US Bridges

Buena Vista Drive over Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Dist. · Structure no. 756021

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,899
1994 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Buena Vista Drive over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buena Vista Drive over Canal 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 10,899 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,735 by 2034. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Drive
CrossesCanal
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Dist.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.36228, -81.55567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,899 (1994)
Projected traffic16,735 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 built?

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

What condition is Buena Vista Drive over Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Drive over Canal carry?

About 10,899 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Drive over Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Drive over Canal?

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