US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Jewfish Creek

Good

Monroe County, Florida · NB Off Ramp to US-1 · Structure no. 900134

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
841 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
80
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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2044. The structure is 841 ft (256.3 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 US-1
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.18204, -80.38403
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length841 ft (256.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic139 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 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.