US Bridges

Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee River

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.6 MI NE of SR-50 · Structure no. 754314

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,849 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Pickett Road
CrossesEconlockhatchee River
Location1.6 MI NE of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 420
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58323, -81.16854
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,849 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee 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 Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Pickett Road over Econlockhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.