US Bridges

Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut

Good

Monroe County, Florida · 2 Miles W of SR5 Mm 30.5 · Structure no. 904305

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,060
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut 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 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,574 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWatson Blvd Old
CrossesWatson Cut
Location2 Miles W of SR5 Mm 30.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.69076, -81.3774
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2014)
Projected traffic3,574 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut built?

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

What condition is Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut 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 Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Blvd Old over Watson Cut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.