US Bridges

US-17 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.4 MI N/O US-41 · Structure no. 010091

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R 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 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,063 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-17 SB (SR-35)
CrossesLavilla Rd. & R/R
Location1.4 MI N/O US-41
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93926, -82.02767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2024)
Projected traffic14,063 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R built?

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

What condition is US-17 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-17 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 SB (SR-35) over Lavilla Rd. & R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.