117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1
GoodMonroe County, Florida · 200FT. S of US1 Mm 53.1 · Structure no. 904515
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1 in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2043. 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is 117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1 carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1?
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 117th Street over Vaca Channel # 1?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.