US Bridges

US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd)

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.7 MI S of I-4 (SR-400) · Structure no. 160068

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd) in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 72 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,315 by 2044. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-92 (SR-600A)
CrossesSR-539 (kathleen Rd)
Location0.7 MI S of I-4 (SR-400)
RouteU.S. Route 92
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05486, -81.97032
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2024)
Projected traffic50,315 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd) carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd)?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US-92 (SR-600A) over SR-539 (kathleen Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.