US Bridges

Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400

Good

Polk County, Florida · I-4 West Interchange · Structure no. 160236

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1998 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400 in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2035. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClark Road 0.0
CrossesI-4 SR 400
LocationI-4 West Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03675, -82.03941
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1998)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road 0.0 over I-4 SR 400?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.