US Bridges

Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · Reedy Creek Imp. Dist · Structure no. 756005

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,000
2016 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 44 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,768 by 2034. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEpcot Center Drive
CrossesC-1 Canal
LocationReedy Creek Imp. Dist
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.36511, -81.53369
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,000 (2016)
Projected traffic39,768 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal carry?

About 73,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Epcot Center Drive over C-1 Canal?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).