US Bridges

I-4 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.3MI S of SR 426 · Structure no. 750887

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave 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 160,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,700 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4 EB
CrossesFormosa & Minnesota Ave
Location0.3MI S of SR 426
RouteInterstate 4
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58953, -81.37772
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160,200 (2021)
Projected traffic202,700 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave built?

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

What condition is I-4 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-4 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave carry?

About 160,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-4 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 EB over Formosa & Minnesota Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.