US Bridges

US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.4MI Nof SR-17 Alt US-27 · Structure no. 160194

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,830 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-27 NB
CrossesLake Streety Canal
Location0.4MI Nof SR-17 Alt US-27
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.68367, -81.55776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2024)
Projected traffic16,830 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal built?

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

What condition is US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 NB over Lake Streety Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.