US Bridges

Tradition Blvd. over I-4

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 1.6 Mi. S. of SR-429 · Structure no. 925500

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Tradition Blvd. over I-4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tradition Blvd. over I-4 in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2046. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTradition Blvd.
CrossesI-4
Location1.6 Mi. S. of SR-429
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27603, -81.59879
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Tradition Blvd. over I-4 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tradition Blvd. over I-4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tradition Blvd. over I-4 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tradition Blvd. over I-4?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tradition Blvd. over I-4?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).