US Bridges

SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.7 MI East of CR-655 · Structure no. 160221

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-60 WB
CrossesPeace Creek Drain Canal
Location1.7 MI East of CR-655
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.91328, -81.69764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 WB over Peace Creek Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.