US Bridges

SR-33 over CR-655

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 5.7MI N of I-4 (SR-400) · Structure no. 160123

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-33 over CR-655 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-33 over CR-655 in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-33
CrossesCR-655
Location5.7MI N of I-4 (SR-400)
RouteState Highway 33
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.17927, -81.82743
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-33 over CR-655 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-33 over CR-655 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-33 over CR-655 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-33 over CR-655?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-33 over CR-655?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.