US Bridges

Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.25 Mile South of SR-436 · Structure no. 774014

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,517
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,572 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeathersfield Ave.
CrossesLittle Wekiva River
Location0.25 Mile South of SR-436
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.65841, -81.40693
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2024)
Projected traffic9,572 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Weathersfield Ave. over Little Wekiva River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.