US Bridges

US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch

Good

Hardee County, Florida · 1.5MI South of SR-64 · Structure no. 060059

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch in Hardee County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,800 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-35) SB
CrossesAlligator Branch
Location1.5MI South of SR-64
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyHardee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47647, -81.79795
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2023)
Projected traffic30,800 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 (SR-35) SB over Alligator Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.