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North Florida Ave. over Luguna Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.1 MI South of CR-582 · Structure no. 164501

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Florida Ave. over Luguna Canal is a concrete culvert carrying North Florida Ave. over Luguna Canal 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Florida Ave.
CrossesLuguna Canal
Location0.1 MI South of CR-582
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.07909, -81.95735
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Florida Ave. over Luguna Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Florida Ave. over Luguna 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North Florida Ave. over Luguna Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Florida Ave. over Luguna Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns North Florida Ave. over Luguna Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.