US Bridges

I-4 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.3MI S/O Fairbanks Ave · Structure no. 750921

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue 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 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 174,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 301,890 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4 WB/I-4 WB El
CrossesMinnesota Avenue
Location0.3MI S/O Fairbanks Ave
RouteInterstate 4
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58947, -81.37847
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,000 (2022)
Projected traffic301,890 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-4 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue carry?

About 174,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB/I-4 WB El over Minnesota Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.