SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.2MI N of SR-655 · Structure no. 164219
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,099
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,099 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,112 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can carry?
About 4,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SW 7th St. over Lake Shipp/Lake Lulu Can?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.