US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough
GoodCharlotte County, Florida · 4.8MI North of I-75 · Structure no. 010094
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,752 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough carry?
About 7,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-17 SB (SR-35) over Shell Creek So. Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.