117th Street over Vaca Channel #2
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Florida · 450FT. S of US-1 MM53.1 · Structure no. 904517
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
117th Street over Vaca Channel #2 is a concrete slab carrying 117th Street over Vaca Channel #2 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 117th Street over Vaca Channel #2 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is 117th Street over Vaca Channel #2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does 117th Street over Vaca Channel #2 carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 117th Street over Vaca Channel #2?
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 #2?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.