Helena Road over Helena Canal
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.6 MI N/O CR-540A · Structure no. 164530
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helena Road over Helena Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Helena Road over Helena Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,707 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helena Road over Helena Canal built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helena Road over Helena 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Helena Road over Helena Canal carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Helena Road over Helena Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Helena Road over Helena Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.