Yellow Tail Road over Un-Named Canal
FairMonroe County, Florida · 40FT. N of Aviation Blvd. · Structure no. 904260
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Tail Road over Un-Named Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yellow Tail 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 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Tail Road over Un-Named Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Tail 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 Yellow Tail Road over Un-Named Canal carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Tail Road over Un-Named Canal?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Tail Road over Un-Named Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.