US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · Matecumbe Key (mm 79.1) · Structure no. 900089

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
738 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,413 by 2045. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 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)
CrossesTea Table Channel
LocationMatecumbe Key (mm 79.1)
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.89443, -80.66646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2025)
Projected traffic27,413 by 2045
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sr 5) over Tea Table Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.