Northern Way over Bear Creek
GoodSeminole County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Vistawilla DR · Structure no. 775710
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,671
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Way over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Northern Way over Bear Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,671 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Way over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Way over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 2,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northern Way over Bear Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Way over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.