US Bridges

CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel

Poor

Monroe County, Florida · 0.8 Mile E of US-1 Mm 17 · Structure no. 904153

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR939 Sugarloaf B.
CrossesUn-Named Channel
Location0.8 Mile E of US-1 Mm 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.63831, -81.55539
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2024)
Projected traffic973 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 CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.