US Bridges

Festival Drive over Retention Pond

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of SR-436 · Structure no. 774053

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Festival Drive over Retention Pond is a concrete continuous slab carrying Festival Drive over Retention Pond in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFestival Drive
CrossesRetention Pond
Location0.2 MI N of SR-436
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.66528, -81.38192
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Festival Drive over Retention Pond built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Festival Drive over Retention Pond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Festival Drive over Retention Pond carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Festival Drive over Retention Pond?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Festival Drive over Retention Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.