US Bridges

I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35)

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.6MI S of Peace River · Structure no. 010077

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35) in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 33,102 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,432 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesUS-17 (SR-35)
Location0.6MI S of Peace River
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94068, -82.01892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,102 (2023)
Projected traffic57,432 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35) carry?

About 33,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35)?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over US-17 (SR-35)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.