US Bridges

South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.9 Miles North of SR-417 · Structure no. 755948

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,677 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Access RD SB
CrossesHeintzelman Blvd
Location1.9 Miles North of SR-417
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.39711, -81.31019
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2023)
Projected traffic80,677 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns South Access RD SB over Heintzelman Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.