US Bridges

Valois Blvd. over Canal

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 200FT. E of CR-905 · Structure no. 904908

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valois Blvd. over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Valois Blvd. over Canal in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesValois Blvd.
CrossesCanal
Location200FT. E of CR-905
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.19411, -80.35265
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2024)
Projected traffic286 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Valois Blvd. over Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valois Blvd. over Canal 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 Valois Blvd. over Canal carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valois Blvd. over Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Valois Blvd. over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.