Duck Key Drive over Duck Key Channel
FairMonroe County, Florida · 0.5 Mile E of US1 Mm 61.1 · Structure no. 904602
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Duck Key Drive over Duck Key Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Duck Key Drive over Duck Key Channel in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 70 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 6 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,363 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Duck Key Drive over Duck Key Channel built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Duck Key Drive over Duck Key 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Duck Key Drive over Duck Key Channel carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Duck Key Drive over Duck Key Channel?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Duck Key Drive over Duck Key Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.