US Bridges

World Drive over Wetlands

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · Cftod · Structure no. 926001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,258 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

World Drive over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying World Drive over Wetlands 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 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,653 by 2045. The structure is 1,258 ft (383.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWorld Drive
CrossesWetlands
LocationCftod
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.32889, -81.56789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,258 ft (383.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2023)
Projected traffic24,653 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 World Drive over Wetlands built?

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

What condition is World Drive over Wetlands 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does World Drive over Wetlands carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is World Drive over Wetlands?

The structure is 1,258 ft (383.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns World Drive over Wetlands?

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