US Bridges

SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road

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Polk County, Florida · 0.1MI S of I-4 West Int · Structure no. 160238

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,974 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 570 Polk EB 0.1
CrossesS Frontage Road
Location0.1MI S of I-4 West Int
RouteState Highway 570
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03497, -82.04021
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2022)
Projected traffic28,974 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road built?

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

What condition is SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road 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 SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 570 Polk EB 0.1 over S Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.