US Bridges

US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 0.3MI North of SR-64 · Structure no. 060052

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,586 by 2044. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 NB (SR-35)
CrossesPeace River
Location0.3MI North of SR-64
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.50446, -81.80021
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,586 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 NB (SR-35) over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.