US Bridges

Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel North

Good

Orange County, Florida · Oia West Side of Terminal · Structure no. 755906

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel North is a concrete frame carrying Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel North in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1981, 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJeff Fuqua Blvd.
CrossesTug Tunnel North
LocationOia West Side of Terminal
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.43197, -81.31134
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North built?

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

What condition is Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel North 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 North carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Fuqua Blvd. over Tug Tunnel North?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.