US Bridges

116th Street over Venice Waterway

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Florida · 200FT. S of US 1 Mm 52.9 · Structure no. 904512

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
593
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th Street over Venice Waterway is a concrete slab carrying 116th Street over Venice Waterway in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 593 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries116th Street
CrossesVenice Waterway
Location200FT. S of US 1 Mm 52.9
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.72928, -81.03225
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2024)
Projected traffic973 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 116th Street over Venice Waterway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th Street over Venice Waterway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 116th Street over Venice Waterway carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 116th Street over Venice Waterway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 116th Street over Venice Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.