US Bridges

Orange Avenue over Little Wekiva River

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.1 Mile West of SR-436 · Structure no. 774041

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Avenue over Little Wekiva River is a concrete culvert carrying Orange Avenue over Little Wekiva River in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,073 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrange Avenue
CrossesLittle Wekiva River
Location0.1 Mile West of SR-436
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.66183, -81.40964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2024)
Projected traffic13,073 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orange Avenue over Little Wekiva River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Avenue over Little Wekiva River carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Orange Avenue over Little Wekiva River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Orange Avenue over Little Wekiva River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.