US Bridges

Epcot Center Drive over World Drive

Good

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Dist. · Structure no. 756012

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2020 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 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,470 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEpcot Center Drive
CrossesWorld Drive
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Dist.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.37804, -81.56583
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2020)
Projected traffic19,470 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 World Drive built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Epcot Center Drive over World Drive 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 December 2023.

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

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% 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 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Epcot Center Drive over World Drive?

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