US Bridges

SR-434 over Little Wekiva River

Fair

Seminole County, Florida · SR-434 over Lil Wekiva R · Structure no. 770035

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-434 over Little Wekiva River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-434 over Little Wekiva River in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 38 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 53,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,822 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-434
CrossesLittle Wekiva River
LocationSR-434 over Lil Wekiva R
RouteState Highway 434
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.65304, -81.41732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,500 (2024)
Projected traffic92,822 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 June 2024.

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

About 53,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-434 over Little Wekiva River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SR-434 over Little Wekiva River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.