US Bridges

SR 570 Polk 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway

Good

Polk County, Florida · 6.4MI W of I-4 E Intrchng · Structure no. 160276

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 570 Polk 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 570 Polk 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,902 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 570 Polk 18.6
CrossesCR 546 Old Dixie Highway
Location6.4MI W of I-4 E Intrchng
RouteState Highway 570
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.07357, -81.83251
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2022)
Projected traffic22,902 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 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 570 Polk 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway 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 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 570 Polk 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 570 Polk 18.6 over CR 546 Old Dixie Highway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.