US Bridges

Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.6 Mile North of SR-50 · Structure no. 754102

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDean Road SB
CrossesLittle Econlockhatchee R
Location0.6 Mile North of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 425
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.57916, -81.24518
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Road SB over Little Econlockhatchee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.