US Bridges

SR 570 Polk EB 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563

Good

Polk County, Florida · 5.5 MI East of I-4 West · Structure no. 160254

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,489
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 570 Polk EB 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 570 Polk EB 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563 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 18,489 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,078 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 570 Polk EB 5.5
CrossesHarden Blvd SR 563
Location5.5 MI East of I-4 West
RouteState Highway 570
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99629, -81.97554
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,489 (2022)
Projected traffic32,078 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563 built?

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

What condition is SR 570 Polk EB 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 570 Polk EB 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563 carry?

About 18,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 570 Polk EB 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 570 Polk EB 5.5 over Harden Blvd SR 563?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.