US Bridges

I-4 WB over Colonial Drive

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.5 MI S of Ivanhoe Blvd · Structure no. 750790

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
615 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB over Colonial Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 WB over Colonial Drive in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,175 by 2045. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-4 WB
CrossesColonial Drive
Location0.5 MI S of Ivanhoe Blvd
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.55308, -81.38239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span307 ft (93.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2023)
Projected traffic182,175 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-4 WB over Colonial Drive built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 WB over Colonial Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 WB over Colonial Drive carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB over Colonial Drive?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 307 ft (93.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB over Colonial Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.