US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · Matecumbe Key (mm 79.4) · Structure no. 900088

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 1 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,413 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 (sr 5)
CrossesTeatable Relief
LocationMatecumbe Key (mm 79.4)
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.89789, -80.65964
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2023)
Projected traffic27,413 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sr 5) over Teatable Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.