US Bridges

Lemon ST over Sikes Blvd (SR-563)

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.2 MI West of SR-37 · Structure no. 160191

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemon ST over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lemon ST 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLemon ST
CrossesSikes Blvd (SR-563)
Location0.2 MI West of SR-37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.0429, -81.9605
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Lemon ST over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) built?

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

What condition is Lemon ST 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 Lemon ST over Sikes Blvd (SR-563) carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lemon ST over Sikes Blvd (SR-563)?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lemon ST over Sikes Blvd (SR-563)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.