US Bridges

Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-101

Good

Orange County, Florida · Central Fl Tourism Dist. · Structure no. 756040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2016 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-101 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,400 by 2034. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesBuena Vista Drive
CrossesCanal L-101
LocationCentral Fl Tourism Dist.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.36936, -81.53001
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2016)
Projected traffic39,400 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 L-101 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-101 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 Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-101 carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-101?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Drive over Canal L-101?

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