US Bridges

SR570 Polk Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk

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Polk County, Florida · 14.8 MI E of I-4 West · Structure no. 160267

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR570 Polk Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR570 Polk Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR570 Polk Rp 14.5
CrossesSR 570 Polk
Location14.8 MI E of I-4 West
RouteState Highway 570
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01485, -81.83347
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk built?

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

What condition is SR570 Polk Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk 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 Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR570 Polk Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR570 Polk Rp 14.5 over SR 570 Polk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.