US-98 SR-700 over Peace River
FairPolk County, Florida · 1.1 MI East of US-17 · Structure no. 160064
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 551 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-98 SR-700 over Peace River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 SR-700 over Peace River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2044. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-98 SR-700 over Peace River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-98 SR-700 over Peace River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-98 SR-700 over Peace River carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-98 SR-700 over Peace River?
The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US-98 SR-700 over Peace River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.