SR-540 over Lake Ina
FairPolk County, Florida · 1.9 MI E/O US-17 · Structure no. 160302
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-540 over Lake Ina is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-540 over Lake Ina in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,870 by 2044. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-540 over Lake Ina built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-540 over Lake Ina in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR-540 over Lake Ina carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-540 over Lake Ina?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns SR-540 over Lake Ina?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.