US-1 over Elbow Creek
FairBrevard County, Florida · US-1 over Elbow Creek · Structure no. 700007
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 323 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 over Elbow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 over Elbow Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,678 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 over Elbow Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US-1 over Elbow 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-1 over Elbow Creek carry?
About 46,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-1 over Elbow Creek?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 over Elbow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.