US Bridges

I-4 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A

Good

Orange County, Florida · EB I-4 over Kennedy Blvd · Structure no. 750893

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 94,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,958 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4 Eastbound
CrossesKennedy BLVD/CR-438A
LocationEB I-4 over Kennedy Blvd
RouteInterstate 4
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.61836, -81.38636
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,500 (2023)
Projected traffic163,958 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A carry?

About 94,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-4 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 Eastbound over Kennedy BLVD/CR-438A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.