Lake Howard Drive over Lake May Canal
GoodPolk County, Florida · 0.2MI. N of 14th St. SW · Structure no. 167004
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Howard Drive over Lake May Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lake Howard Drive over Lake May Canal 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Howard Drive over Lake May Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Howard Drive over Lake May 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Howard Drive over Lake May Canal carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Lake Howard Drive over Lake May Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Howard Drive over Lake May Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.