US Bridges

Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista Drive

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Od · Structure no. 756030

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,600
2014 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista Drive in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOsceola Parkway
CrossesBuena Viista Drive
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Od
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34954, -81.57773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2014)
Projected traffic35,000 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 Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista Drive built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista 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 Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista Drive carry?

About 27,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista Drive?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Osceola Parkway over Buena Viista Drive?

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