US Bridges

SR570 Polk EB 13.6 over Ramp a

Good

Polk County, Florida · 14.4 MI East of I-4 West · Structure no. 160268

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,850
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR570 Polk EB 13.6 over Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR570 Polk EB 13.6 over Ramp a 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,885 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR570 Polk EB 13.6
CrossesRamp a
Location14.4 MI East of I-4 West
RouteState Highway 570
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01043, -81.84733
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2022)
Projected traffic11,885 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 EB 13.6 over Ramp a built?

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

What condition is SR570 Polk EB 13.6 over Ramp a 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 EB 13.6 over Ramp a carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR570 Polk EB 13.6 over Ramp a?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR570 Polk EB 13.6 over Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.