US Bridges

US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River

Good

Polk County, Florida · 1.1 MI E/O US-17 · Structure no. 160533

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
687 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2042. The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-98 (SR-700)
CrossesPeace River
Location1.1 MI E/O US-17
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75153, -81.78191
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length687 ft (209.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,880 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River?

The structure is 687 ft (209.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (SR-700) over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.