US Bridges

Buena Vista Drive over World Drive

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Od · Structure no. 756018

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2014 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Buena Vista Drive over World Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buena Vista Drive over World Drive in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuena Vista Drive
CrossesWorld Drive
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Od
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.36329, -81.56387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2014)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista Drive over World Drive built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Drive over World 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Drive over World Drive carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Drive over World Drive?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Drive over World Drive?

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