SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal
FairPolk County, Florida · 0.3 MI W/O US-27 · Structure no. 160054
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR-540 WB over Peace River Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.