US Bridges

Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 1.1 Mi. S. of CR-466A · Structure no. 184081

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24 is a concrete culvert carrying Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24 in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Blvd.
CrossesTunnel B-24
Location1.1 Mi. S. of CR-466A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumter County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.84979, -82.00337
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
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 Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Buena Vista Blvd. over Tunnel B-24?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.