US Bridges

CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy

Good

Polk County, Florida · 16.4 MI E of I-4 West · Structure no. 164507

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,227 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 542 16.3
CrossesSR 570 Polk Pkwy
Location16.4 MI E of I-4 West
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04065, -81.83394
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic14,227 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 542 16.3 over SR 570 Polk Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.