US Bridges

University Blvd EB over Little Econ River

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1 MI West of SR-434 · Structure no. 754080

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd EB over Little Econ River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying University Blvd EB over Little Econ River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,605 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUniversity Blvd EB
CrossesLittle Econ River
Location1 MI West of SR-434
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.59752, -81.22619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2023)
Projected traffic74,605 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 University Blvd EB over Little Econ River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd EB over Little Econ River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd EB over Little Econ River carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd EB over Little Econ River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd EB over Little Econ River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.