US Bridges

Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 220FT. South of US-1 · Structure no. 903803

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance Road
CrossesLittle Crawl Key Channel
Location220FT. South of US-1
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.74603, -80.98253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Road over Little Crawl Key Channel?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.