US Bridges

I-4 over CR 438 (princeton St)

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.3MI E of US 17/COLONIAL · Structure no. 750881

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 over CR 438 (princeton St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 over CR 438 (princeton St) in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 239,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 414,665 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 222 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-4
CrossesCR 438 (princeton St)
Location1.3MI E of US 17/COLONIAL
RouteInterstate 4
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.57128, -81.37547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width222 ft (67.7 m)
Roadway width213 ft (65 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239,000 (2023)
Projected traffic414,665 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 over CR 438 (princeton St) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 over CR 438 (princeton St) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 over CR 438 (princeton St) carry?

About 239,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-4 over CR 438 (princeton St)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 222 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 over CR 438 (princeton St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.