US Bridges

US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 0.1MI W/O Main St. · Structure no. 164506

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,665 by 2044. The structure is 805 ft (245.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-98 (bartow Rd.)
CrossesCSX RR & City Streets
Location0.1MI W/O Main St.
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04638, -81.94913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length805 ft (245.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2024)
Projected traffic67,665 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets?

The structure is 805 ft (245.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (bartow Rd.) over CSX RR & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.