US Bridges

Winter Springs Blv over Howell Creek

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Tuscora Drive · Structure no. 775711

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Springs Blv over Howell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winter Springs Blv over Howell Creek in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWinter Springs Blv
CrossesHowell Creek
Location0.3MI E of Tuscora Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.67829, -81.24858
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Winter Springs Blv over Howell Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Springs Blv 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 Winter Springs Blv over Howell Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Winter Springs Blv over Howell Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Winter Springs Blv over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.