US Bridges

Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400)

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.9 MI E/O US-98 · Structure no. 160322

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,732 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpenters Way
CrossesI-4 (SR-400)
Location0.9 MI E/O US-98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09345, -81.95834
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,732 (2024)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400) built?

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

What condition is Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400) 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 Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400) carry?

About 6,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400)?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenters Way over I-4 (SR-400)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.