US Bridges

SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 3.5 MI S of Turnpike · Structure no. 750977

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 59,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,233 by 2050. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesSR-429
CrossesLake Tilden Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Turnpike
RouteState Highway 429
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.51543, -81.59367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,500 (2023)
Projected traffic103,233 by 2050
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek carry?

About 59,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-429 over Lake Tilden Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.