US Bridges

I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · I-4 WB - Dirksen Drive · Structure no. 790042

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,775 by 2046. The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-4 WB
CrossesDirksen Drive
LocationI-4 WB - Dirksen Drive
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.87161, -81.28453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2024)
Projected traffic112,775 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive?

The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB over Dirksen Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.