US Bridges

Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 98FT N of N Frontage RD · Structure no. 164505

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOakbridge Blvd SB
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location98FT N of N Frontage RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99713, -81.96861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oakbridge Blvd SB over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.