US Bridges

W Bella Vista ST over I-4 (SR-400)

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.5 MI W/O Kathleen RD · Structure no. 160327

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,091
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bella Vista ST over I-4 (SR-400) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bella Vista ST 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 4,091 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,098 by 2044. The structure is 503 ft (153.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Bella Vista ST
CrossesI-4 (SR-400)
Location0.5 MI W/O Kathleen RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.06968, -81.99088
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length503 ft (153.4 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,091 (2024)
Projected traffic7,098 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 W Bella Vista ST over I-4 (SR-400) built?

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

What condition is W Bella Vista ST 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 W Bella Vista ST over I-4 (SR-400) carry?

About 4,091 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Bella Vista ST over I-4 (SR-400)?

The structure is 503 ft (153.4 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W Bella Vista ST over I-4 (SR-400)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.