US Bridges

I-4 EB El over Formosa Ave

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Orange County, Florida · 0.56MI N of Par ST · Structure no. 750924

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 EB El over Formosa Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 EB El over Formosa Ave in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 174,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 301,890 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-4 EB El
CrossesFormosa Ave
Location0.56MI N of Par ST
RouteInterstate 4
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58906, -81.37735
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,000 (2022)
Projected traffic301,890 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB El over Formosa Ave built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 EB El over Formosa 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is I-4 EB El over Formosa Ave?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 EB El over Formosa Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.