US Bridges

Return Ramp B over Entrance Road

Good

Orange County, Florida · South of SR-528 at Oia · Structure no. 755926

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,204
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Return Ramp B over Entrance Road is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Return Ramp B over Entrance Road in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,548 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesReturn Ramp B
CrossesEntrance Road
LocationSouth of SR-528 at Oia
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.43818, -81.31064
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,204 (2024)
Projected traffic2,548 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Return Ramp B over Entrance Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Return Ramp B over Entrance Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Return Ramp B over Entrance Road carry?

About 2,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Return Ramp B over Entrance Road?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Return Ramp B over Entrance Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.