US Bridges

Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563)

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.2MI W of SR-37 · Structure no. 160190

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,078 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST (CR-542)
CrossesSikes Blvd (SR-563)
Location0.2MI W of SR-37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04406, -81.96096
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic4,078 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563)?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (CR-542) over Sikes Blvd (SR-563)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.