US Bridges

SR-434 over Little Wekiva River

Fair

Seminole County, Florida · SR-434 -Little Wekiva R. · Structure no. 770030

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-434 over Little Wekiva River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-434 over Little Wekiva River in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-434
CrossesLittle Wekiva River
LocationSR-434 -Little Wekiva R.
RouteState Highway 434
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.68685, -81.39706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-434 over Little Wekiva River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR-434 over Little Wekiva River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-434 over Little Wekiva River carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-434 over Little Wekiva River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SR-434 over Little Wekiva River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.