US Bridges

SR-520 WB over SR-50

Good

Orange County, Florida · SR-520 WB over SR-50 · Structure no. 750951

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 WB over SR-50 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-520 WB over SR-50 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-520 WB
CrossesSR-50
LocationSR-520 WB over SR-50
RouteState Highway 520
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53741, -81.07941
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic11,104 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-520 WB over SR-50 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-520 WB over SR-50 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-520 WB over SR-50 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 WB over SR-50?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-520 WB over SR-50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.