SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch
GoodDeSoto County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of CR-761 · Structure no. 040062
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,438 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR-35 (US-17) NB over Thornton Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.