US Bridges

I-4 over Ditch

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 2.0 MI N of Polk Co. Line · Structure no. 920203

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135,500
2022 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 2006, 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 6 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 135,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,096 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4
CrossesDitch
Location2.0 MI N of Polk Co. Line
RouteInterstate 4
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.28176, -81.59336
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,500 (2022)
Projected traffic235,096 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 2006.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-4 over Ditch carry?

About 135,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-4 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-4 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.