US Bridges

Buena Vista Drive over World Drive

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Od · Structure no. 756019

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,057
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 1991, so it is 34 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 12,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,943 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Drive
CrossesWorld Drive
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Od
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.36311, -81.56387
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,057 (2014)
Projected traffic13,943 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1991, making it 34 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 12,057 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Drive over World Drive?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Drive over World Drive?

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