US Bridges

SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River

Good

Polk County, Florida · 3.1MI E of County Line RD · Structure no. 160306

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,386 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 60 EB
CrossesNorth Prong Alafia River
Location3.1MI E of County Line RD
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.90761, -82.01311
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2024)
Projected traffic20,386 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River built?

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

What condition is SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 EB over North Prong Alafia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.