US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Harris Gap Channel

Good

Monroe County, Florida · Sugarloaf Key (mm 17.5) · Structure no. 900108

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sr 5) over Harris Gap Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sr 5) over Harris Gap Channel in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,536 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesUS 1 (sr 5)
CrossesHarris Gap Channel
LocationSugarloaf Key (mm 17.5)
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.64926, -81.55924
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2024)
Projected traffic30,536 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 Harris Gap Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sr 5) over Harris Gap 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 (sr 5) over Harris Gap Channel carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sr 5) over Harris Gap Channel?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sr 5) over Harris Gap Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.