US Bridges

World Drive over Wetlands

Good

Osceola County, Florida · Cftod · Structure no. 926004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
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 1997, so it is 28 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,435 by 2045. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWorld Drive
CrossesWetlands
LocationCftod
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.31492, -81.57131
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,435 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is World Drive over Wetlands 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does World Drive over Wetlands carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is World Drive over Wetlands?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns World Drive over Wetlands?

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