US Bridges

Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake

Good

Orange County, Florida · Caribbean Resort · Structure no. 756427

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,701
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,001 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeabreeze Drive
CrossesBay Lake
LocationCaribbean Resort
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35961, -81.54294
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2023)
Projected traffic5,001 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake 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 Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Seabreeze Drive over Bay Lake?

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