US 1 (sr 5) over Torch Ramrod Channel
FairMonroe County, Florida · Torch Ramrod Key(mm 27.7) · Structure no. 900114
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 656 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,300
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 (sr 5) over Torch Ramrod Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sr 5) over Torch Ramrod 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 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,750 by 2045. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 (sr 5) over Torch Ramrod Channel built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1 (sr 5) over Torch Ramrod 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 Torch Ramrod Channel carry?
About 18,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 1 (sr 5) over Torch Ramrod Channel?
The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 (sr 5) over Torch Ramrod Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.