US Bridges

Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 150FT. S of Sombrero Blvd · Structure no. 904255

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCopa D Oro Road
CrossesUn-Named Canal
Location150FT. S of Sombrero Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.70492, -81.08246
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Copa D Oro Road over Un-Named Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.