US-27 NB over CSX R/R
FairPolk County, Florida · 2.1 MI S of US-98 · Structure no. 160196
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 NB over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 NB over CSX R/R 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 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 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 NB over CSX R/R built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 NB over CSX R/R 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 CSX R/R carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US-27 NB over CSX R/R?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 NB over CSX R/R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.