US Bridges

SR 570 Polk WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd

Good

Polk County, Florida · 7.3 MI East of I-4 West · Structure no. 160259

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,350
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 570 Polk WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 570 Polk WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,042 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 570 Polk WB 7.2
CrossesCleveland Heights Blvd
Location7.3 MI East of I-4 West
RouteState Highway 570
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.9947, -81.94875
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,350 (2022)
Projected traffic37,042 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd built?

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

What condition is SR 570 Polk WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd 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 WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd carry?

About 21,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 570 Polk WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 570 Polk WB 7.2 over Cleveland Heights Blvd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.