W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal
FairPolk County, Florida · 2.3MI S of SR-544 · Structure no. 164201
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Lake Hamilton RD over Margrets Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.