US Bridges

Ramp M3 over SR 429

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Seminole County, Florida · I-4 EB Cd Ramp M3-SR 429 · Structure no. 770130

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp M3 over SR 429 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp M3 over SR 429 in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp M3
CrossesSR 429
LocationI-4 EB Cd Ramp M3-SR 429
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.79631, -81.34496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2020)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp M3 over SR 429 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp M3 over SR 429 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp M3 over SR 429 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp M3 over SR 429?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp M3 over SR 429?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.