US Bridges

Washington St. over Fern Creek

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of Summerlin Ave · Structure no. 755806

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington St. over Fern Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington St. over Fern Creek in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington St.
CrossesFern Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Summerlin Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.544, -81.35829
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2023)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington St. over Fern Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington St. over Fern Creek 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 Washington St. over Fern Creek carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington St. over Fern Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Washington St. over Fern Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.