US Bridges

SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark Road

Good

Polk County, Florida · Rmp SR 570 WB to I-4 EB W · Structure no. 160240

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
497 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2044. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR570 Polk Rmp 0.2
CrossesClark Road
LocationRmp SR 570 WB to I-4 EB W
RouteState Highway 570
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03492, -82.03942
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark Road built?

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

What condition is SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark 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 SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark Road carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark Road?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR570 Polk Rmp 0.2 over Clark Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.