US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek

Good

Monroe County, Florida · NB Off Ramp to Rotary · Structure no. 900133

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
780 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2044. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 (sr 5)
CrossesJewfish Creek
LocationNB Off Ramp to Rotary
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.18064, -80.38204
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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

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

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.