US Bridges

US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. North of US-92 · Structure no. 160286

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,015 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-27 (SR-25)
CrossesCSX Railroad-Langston Av
Location0.1 Mi. North of US-92
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.10846, -81.64205
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2024)
Projected traffic85,015 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 (SR-25) over CSX Railroad-Langston Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.