US Bridges

Western Way over Drainage Ditch

Good

Orange County, Florida · Reedy Creek Imp. District · Structure no. 756061

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2014 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Western Way over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Western Way over Drainage Ditch in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWestern Way
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationReedy Creek Imp. District
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.38023, -81.62626
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2014)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Western Way over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Way over Drainage Ditch 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 Western Way over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Western Way over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Western Way over Drainage Ditch?

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