US Bridges

Epcot Center Drive over World Drive

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Od · Structure no. 756011

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,127
2014 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Epcot Center Drive over World Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Epcot Center Drive over World Drive in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,127 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,203 by 2035. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEpcot Center Drive
CrossesWorld Drive
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Od
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.37826, -81.56591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,127 (2014)
Projected traffic8,203 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 World Drive built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epcot Center Drive over World Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Epcot Center Drive over World Drive carry?

About 5,127 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Epcot Center Drive over World Drive?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Epcot Center Drive over World Drive?

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