SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek
FairClosed to trafficDeSoto County, Florida · 1.5 MI S of SR-70 · Structure no. 044014
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 201 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek in DeSoto County, Florida. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 42 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SE Hansel Ave over Joshua Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.