US Bridges

Poinciana Blvd SB over W Branch Shingle Creek

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 2 Miles N of US-17 · Structure no. 924190

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poinciana Blvd SB over W Branch Shingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Poinciana Blvd SB over W Branch Shingle Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,190 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 SB
CrossesW Branch Shingle Creek
Location2 Miles N of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27385, -81.47597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 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 width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2024)
Projected traffic35,190 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 SB over W Branch Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poinciana Blvd SB over W Branch Shingle Creek 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 SB over W Branch Shingle Creek carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Poinciana Blvd SB over W Branch Shingle Creek?

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 SB over W Branch Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.