US Bridges

I-4 over Ditch

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.8 MI E of CR-532 · Structure no. 920202

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-4 over Ditch in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 5 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 142,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,238 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-4
CrossesDitch
Location0.8 MI E of CR-532
RouteInterstate 400
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27056, -81.60398
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,500 (2023)
Projected traffic247,238 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-4 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-4 over Ditch 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 I-4 over Ditch carry?

About 142,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-4 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I-4 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.