US Bridges

US-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel

Good

Monroe County, Florida · Key West (mm 4.1) · Structure no. 900086

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2044. The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1 NB (900125)
CrossesCow Key Channel
LocationKey West (mm 4.1)
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.57064, -81.74947
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (109.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2024)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel?

The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 NB (900125) over Cow Key Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.