US Bridges

US 1 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway

Good

Monroe County, Florida · Key Largo (mm 103.6) · Structure no. 900130

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,126
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,126 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,244 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 SB (900073)
CrossesMarvin D. Adams Waterway
LocationKey Largo (mm 103.6)
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.13772, -80.40243
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,126 (2024)
Projected traffic26,244 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway 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 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway carry?

About 15,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 1 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 SB (900073) over Marvin D. Adams Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.