US Bridges

I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley Rd.)

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.3 MI E/O SR-570 · Structure no. 160184

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley Rd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley Rd.) in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 50,505 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,131 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4 WB (SR-400)
CrossesCR-655 (berkley Rd.)
Location1.3 MI E/O SR-570
RouteInterstate 4
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15772, -81.82612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,505 (2024)
Projected traffic63,131 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley Rd.) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley Rd.) carry?

About 50,505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley Rd.)?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB (SR-400) over CR-655 (berkley Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.