US Bridges

Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 100FT. E of US1 at MM24.5 · Structure no. 904250

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove is a concrete arch - deck carrying Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCaribbean Drive
CrossesSummerland Key Cove
Location100FT. E of US1 at MM24.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.66125, -81.45114
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2013)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

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 Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Caribbean Drive over Summerland Key Cove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.