US Bridges

Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River

Fair

Orange County, Florida · .1MI W/O SR-434 · Structure no. 754136

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Drive
CrossesLittle Wekiva River
Location.1MI W/O SR-434
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.63411, -81.41648
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic868 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Drake Drive over Little Wekiva River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.