I-4
I-4 in 0.7 MI East Of SR-46, Seminole County, Florida received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 138K vehicles daily on I-4 over Outfall Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-4 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-4 carries an average daily traffic count of 138,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Outfall Ditch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-4 is a 67-year-old bridge located 0.7 MI East Of SR-46 in Seminole County, Florida. The bridge carries I-4 over Outfall Ditch with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 138K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, the structure spans 7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-4 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-4 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-4 carries approximately 138K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 7 meters long and located on I-4 in 0.7 MI East Of SR-46, Seminole County, Florida.
Yes, I-4 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-4 is located 0.7 MI East Of SR-46 in Seminole County, Florida. The bridge carries I-4 over Outfall Ditch. Its coordinates are 28.819839, -81.333628. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-4 carries I-4 over Outfall Ditch. The bridge is 7 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 2004.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.