US Bridges

Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 0.2MI. E of US-1 (MM53.5) · Structure no. 904532

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,027
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel is a concrete slab carrying Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,192 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSadowski Cswy.
CrossesBeamers Channel
Location0.2MI. E of US-1 (MM53.5)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.72906, -81.01975
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,027 (2023)
Projected traffic12,192 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel 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 Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel carry?

About 7,027 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sadowski Cswy. over Beamers Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.