US Bridges

SR-60 over US-27 (SR-25)

Good

Polk County, Florida · SR-60 at US-27 · Structure no. 160359

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over US-27 (SR-25) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 over US-27 (SR-25) in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,567 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesSR-60
CrossesUS-27 (SR-25)
LocationSR-60 at US-27
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89766, -81.6001
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span264 ft (80.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic35,567 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over US-27 (SR-25) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 over US-27 (SR-25) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 over US-27 (SR-25) carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over US-27 (SR-25)?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over US-27 (SR-25)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.