US Bridges

Osceola Parkway over SR-535

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Poinciana Blv · Structure no. 924161

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osceola Parkway over SR-535 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osceola Parkway over SR-535 in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesOsceola Parkway
CrossesSR-535
Location0.2 MI E of Poinciana Blv
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34055, -81.48201
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Osceola Parkway over SR-535 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osceola Parkway over SR-535 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Osceola Parkway over SR-535 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Osceola Parkway over SR-535?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Osceola Parkway over SR-535?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.