US Bridges

SR-60 EB over Peace River

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of US-17 · Structure no. 160129

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
585 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 EB over Peace River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 EB over Peace River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2044. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60 EB
CrossesPeace River
Location0.7 MI East of US-17
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.90214, -81.81753
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 EB over Peace River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 EB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 EB over Peace River carry?

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

How long is SR-60 EB over Peace River?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 EB over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.