US Bridges

West Orange Street over SR-563

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.2 MI W/O SR-37 · Structure no. 160192

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Orange Street over SR-563 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Orange Street over SR-563 in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Orange Street
CrossesSR-563
Location0.2 MI W/O SR-37
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04168, -81.96011
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 West Orange Street over SR-563 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Orange Street over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Orange Street over SR-563 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Orange Street over SR-563?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns West Orange Street over SR-563?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.