US Bridges

US-27 (SR-25) over US-17 (SR-600)

Good

Polk County, Florida · US-27 & US-17 Intrsection · Structure no. 160301

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 (SR-25) over US-17 (SR-600) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 (SR-25) over US-17 (SR-600) in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 132 ft wide.

CarriesUS-27 (SR-25)
CrossesUS-17 (SR-600)
LocationUS-27 & US-17 Intrsection
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.10656, -81.64293
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2024)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US-17 (SR-600) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 (SR-25) over US-17 (SR-600) 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 US-17 (SR-600) carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-27 (SR-25) over US-17 (SR-600)?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 (SR-25) over US-17 (SR-600)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.