US Bridges

CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 3.5 Miles N of CR 905 · Structure no. 904986

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,184
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 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 3,184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,478 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 905A Card Sound
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location3.5 Miles N of CR 905
RouteCounty Highway 905A
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.28383, -80.35829
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,184 (2023)
Projected traffic4,478 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a toll 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 CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek carry?

About 3,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 905A Card Sound over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.