Cr-542 over Lake Howard Canal
Fair Condition71 years old10,100 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Location | 1.1 Mi. West Of Us-17 |
| Carries | Cr-542 |
| Crosses | Lake Howard Canal |
| Coordinates | 28.03240, -81.74839 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 8 (Very Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Concrete |
| Design | Tee Beam |
| Total Length | 74.8 ft (22.8 m) |
| Max Span | 24.9 ft (7.6 m) |
| Deck Width | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 275.9 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 10,100 (2024) |
| Truck Traffic | 14% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 224 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | City/Municipal Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 160096 |