US Bridges

Shore Drive over Canal

Good

Monroe County, Florida · 0.2 Mile E of US1 MM17 · Structure no. 904152

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Drive over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shore Drive over Canal in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShore Drive
CrossesCanal
Location0.2 Mile E of US1 MM17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.64358, -81.56417
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shore Drive over Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore Drive over Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shore Drive over Canal carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shore Drive over Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Drive over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.