US Bridges

W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands

Good

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Dist. · Structure no. 756028

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2021 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,788 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Buena Vista WB
CrossesWetlands
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Dist.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35761, -81.57287
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2021)
Projected traffic9,788 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands 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 W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Buena Vista WB over Wetlands?

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