US Bridges

CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR

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Polk County, Florida · 0.2 MI South of CR-544A · Structure no. 160346

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-559 (main St.)
CrossesSR-655 and CSX RR
Location0.2 MI South of CR-544A
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05025, -81.79044
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR-559 (main St.) over SR-655 and CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.