US Bridges

US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek

Poor

Brevard County, Florida · US-1 - Crane CR & City ST · Structure no. 700006

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,195 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-1
CrossesCity St. & Crane Creek
LocationUS-1 - Crane CR & City ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.07744, -80.60232
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2023)
Projected traffic64,195 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 over City St. & Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.