Us-17 SB over Bear Creek

Fair Condition41 years old12,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
Location0.4 Mi North Of Us-98
CarriesUs-17 SB
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates27.90761, -81.82936

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length75.5 ft (23 m)
Max Span25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Width47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Area335.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,000 (2024)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number160214

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