US Bridges

W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Ave Z SE · Structure no. 164349

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,565
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal is a concrete slab carrying W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,565 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,185 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Lake Eloise DR
CrossesLulu Eloise Canal
Location0.1MI S of Ave Z SE
RouteCounty Highway 540
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99342, -81.71072
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,565 (2023)
Projected traffic6,185 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal 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 W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal carry?

About 3,565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Eloise DR over Lulu Eloise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.