US Bridges

Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond

Good

Osceola County, Florida · Ramp C4 - Retention Pond · Structure no. 920185

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2045. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRamp C4- Retention
CrossesRetention Pond
LocationRamp C4 - Retention Pond
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34682, -81.53027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C4- Retention over Retention Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.