Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Florida · 1.5 MI West of SR-37 · Structure no. 164423
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bethlehem Road over S Prong Alafia River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.