US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek

Good

Monroe County, Florida · US 1 (m.M. 107) · Structure no. 900131

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,510 ft
68 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,978 by 2044. The structure is 7,510 ft (2,289.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 1 (sr 5)
CrossesJewfish Creek
LocationUS 1 (m.M. 107)
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.18136, -80.38339
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans68
Design loadHL 93
Structure length7,510 ft (2,289.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic45,978 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek 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 Jewfish Creek carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek?

The structure is 7,510 ft (2,289.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.