US Bridges

Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle Creek

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.2 Mile East of SR-435 · Structure no. 755822

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle Creek 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,615 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMetrowest Blvd.
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.2 Mile East of SR-435
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.51373, -81.45468
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,615 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 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 Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle Creek built?

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

What condition is Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Metrowest Blvd. over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.