US Bridges

Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South

Good

Orange County, Florida · Oia East Side of Terminal · Structure no. 755903

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South is a concrete frame carrying Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJeff Fuqua Blvd.
CrossesTug Tunnel South
LocationOia East Side of Terminal
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.43036, -81.30511
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2024)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel South?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.