US Bridges

US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.5 MI E/O US-41 · Structure no. 010068

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,870 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-17 NB (SR-35)
CrossesFlorida Street
Location1.5 MI E/O US-41
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93878, -82.02461
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic17,870 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 NB (SR-35) over Florida Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.