US Bridges

SR-557 over I-4

Good

Polk County, Florida · 2.3MI E/O 577A · Structure no. 160534

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
353 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-557 over I-4 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-557 over I-4 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,125 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR-557
CrossesI-4
Location2.3MI E/O 577A
RouteState Highway 577
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18225, -81.74345
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2024)
Projected traffic24,125 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR-557 over I-4 built?

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

What condition is SR-557 over I-4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-557 over I-4 carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-557 over I-4?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR-557 over I-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.