US Bridges

Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400)

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.1 MI E/O Sutton Rd. · Structure no. 160325

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
505 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,941
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400) in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,941 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,927 by 2044. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwindell Road
CrossesI-4 (SR-400)
Location0.1 MI E/O Sutton Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05494, -82.011
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span253 ft (77 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,941 (2024)
Projected traffic9,927 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400) carry?

About 7,941 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400)?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Swindell Road over I-4 (SR-400)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.