US Bridges

Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 2 Mile N of US-17 · Structure no. 920210

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,363 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoinciana Blvd NB
CrossesW Branch of Shingle Crk
Location2 Mile N of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27392, -81.47582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2024)
Projected traffic30,363 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Poinciana Blvd NB over W Branch of Shingle Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.