US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd

Good

Monroe County, Florida · North of Key West (MM8.0) · Structure no. 900129

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,712 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 (sr 5)
CrossesNaval Base Blvd
LocationNorth of Key West (MM8.0)
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.58829, -81.69091
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2024)
Projected traffic47,712 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sr 5) over Naval Base Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.