US Bridges

SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of CR-760 · Structure no. 040063

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,167 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSR-35 (US-17) SB
CrossesJoshua Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CR-760
RouteState Highway 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.16669, -81.87951
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic21,167 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR-35 (US-17) SB over Joshua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.