US Bridges

Lilly Ave over CSX RR

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 135FT E of 10th ST · Structure no. 165700

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly Ave over CSX RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lilly Ave over CSX RR in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLilly Ave
CrossesCSX RR
Location135FT E of 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.11128, -81.62274
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilly Ave over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly Ave over CSX RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lilly Ave over CSX RR carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lilly Ave over CSX RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly Ave over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.