US Bridges

SR-544 over Havendale Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.8 MI S/O JCT US-92 · Structure no. 160136

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-544 over Havendale Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-544 over Havendale Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,122 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-544
CrossesHavendale Canal
Location1.8 MI S/O JCT US-92
RouteState Highway 544
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04618, -81.75567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2024)
Projected traffic58,122 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-544 over Havendale Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-544 over Havendale Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-544 over Havendale Canal carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-544 over Havendale Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR-544 over Havendale Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.