US Bridges

Osceola Parkway over Buena Vista Drive

Good

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Od · Structure no. 756031

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
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 Vista Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osceola Parkway over Buena Vista 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 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 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 43 ft wide.

CarriesOsceola Parkway
CrossesBuena Vista Drive
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Od
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.3497, -81.57776
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2014)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Vista Drive built?

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

What condition is Osceola Parkway over Buena Vista Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Osceola Parkway over Buena Vista Drive carry?

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

How long is Osceola Parkway over Buena Vista Drive?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Osceola Parkway over Buena Vista Drive?

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