US Bridges

Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp

Good

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Dist. · Structure no. 756009

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2021 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,561 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEpcot Center Drive
CrossesEntrance-Exit Ramp
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Dist.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.38014, -81.56009
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2021)
Projected traffic40,561 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Epcot Center Drive over Entrance-Exit Ramp?

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