Avenue N SW over Lake May Canal
FairPolk County, Florida · 0.09 Mi. W of 9th St. SW · Structure no. 167005
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue N SW over Lake May Canal is a concrete slab carrying Avenue N SW 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,013 by 2044. 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Avenue N SW over Lake May Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue N SW over Lake May Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue N SW over Lake May Canal carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Avenue N SW 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 Avenue N SW over Lake May Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.