US Bridges

Costa Rica DR over Gee Creek

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.1 Mile South of SR-434 · Structure no. 775716

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Costa Rica DR over Gee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Costa Rica DR over Gee 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCosta Rica DR
CrossesGee Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of SR-434
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.69658, -81.30066
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Costa Rica DR over Gee Creek built?

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

What condition is Costa Rica DR over Gee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Costa Rica DR over Gee Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Costa Rica DR over Gee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Costa Rica DR over Gee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.