US Bridges

SR-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.4 MI North of SR-60B · Structure no. 160285

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
496 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2044. The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60A (van Fleet)
CrossesCSX RR & Polk ST
Location0.4 MI North of SR-60B
RouteState Highway 0A60
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89966, -81.85073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.1 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2024)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST?

The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60A (van Fleet) over CSX RR & Polk ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.