US Bridges

I-4 over Kennedy Boulevard

Fair

Orange County, Florida · WB 0.9MI E of Lee RD · Structure no. 750936

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 over Kennedy Boulevard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 over Kennedy Boulevard in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 165,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 287,142 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4
CrossesKennedy Boulevard
LocationWB 0.9MI E of Lee RD
RouteInterstate 4
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.61836, -81.38697
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 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 width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165,500 (2021)
Projected traffic287,142 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Kennedy Boulevard built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 over Kennedy Boulevard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-4 over Kennedy Boulevard carry?

About 165,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-4 over Kennedy Boulevard?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 over Kennedy Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.