US Bridges

Northern Way over Howell Creek

GoodPosted for load

Seminole County, Florida · .5 MI S of Wintr Sprng Bl · Structure no. 775703

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,883
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Way over Howell Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Northern Way over Howell Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthern Way
CrossesHowell Creek
Location.5 MI S of Wintr Sprng Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.6669, -81.25951
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,883 (2024)
Projected traffic3,667 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Northern Way over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Way over Howell Creek 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 Northern Way over Howell Creek carry?

About 2,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northern Way over Howell Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Way over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.