US Bridges

Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103

Good

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Dist. · Structure no. 756001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,531
1998 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,394 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuena Vista Drive
CrossesCanal L-103
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Dist.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.38918, -81.52567
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (1998)
Projected traffic3,394 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103 carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-103?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).