US Bridges

Northwestern Ave over Little Wekiva River

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Trailwood DR · Structure no. 774070

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,517
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwestern Ave over Little Wekiva River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Northwestern Ave over Little Wekiva River in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorthwestern Ave
CrossesLittle Wekiva River
Location0.2 MI N of Trailwood DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.65408, -81.41064
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2022)
Projected traffic9,572 by 2042
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 Northwestern Ave over Little Wekiva River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwestern 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Northwestern Ave over Little Wekiva River carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northwestern Ave over Little Wekiva River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Northwestern Ave over Little Wekiva River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.