US Bridges

SR-60 over Kissimmee River

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 26.6 MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 160216

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
601 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Kissimmee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 over Kissimmee River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,391 by 2044. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60
CrossesKissimmee River
Location26.6 MI East of US-27
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.80486, -81.19794
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length601 ft (183.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic18,391 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 SR-60 over Kissimmee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 over Kissimmee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Kissimmee River carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Kissimmee River?

The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Kissimmee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.