US Bridges

SR-60 WB over Peace River

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of US-17 · Structure no. 160042

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 WB over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 WB over Peace River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2044. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-60 WB
CrossesPeace River
Location0.7 MI East of US-17
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.90233, -81.81762
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR-60 WB over Peace River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 WB over Peace River 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 SR-60 WB over Peace River carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 WB over Peace River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 WB over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.