FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Buena Vista Drive

Carrying Buena Vista Drive over CANAL

Central FL Tourism Dist., Orange, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Buena Vista Drive

The Buena Vista Drive bridge in Orange, Florida carries Buena Vista Drive over CANAL. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,899 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Buena Vista Drive compares

▲ 1.0
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Florida bridges
885
Bridges in Orange
Buena Vista Drive 39.9 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
42.7 m (140 ft)
Deck Width
16.6 m (54 ft)
Owner
Private
Avg Daily Traffic
11,899 vehicles/day
Structure Number
756020

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Buena Vista Drive is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Buena Vista Drive against other structures in Orange and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Buena Vista Drive?

Buena Vista Drive in Orange, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Buena Vista Drive inspected?

Buena Vista Drive's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,899 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Buena Vista Drive is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Buena Vista Drive?

Buena Vista Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Buena Vista Drive?

Buena Vista Drive is owned and maintained by Private.

How old is Buena Vista Drive and does age affect safety?

Buena Vista Drive was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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