US Bridges

Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 11.0 Miles SE of US 1 · Structure no. 904990

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,787 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,157
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1969, 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 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 3,157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2042. The structure is 2,787 ft (849.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesCard Sound Road
CrossesI.C.W.W
Location11.0 Miles SE of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 905A
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.28731, -80.36853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+37 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,787 ft (849.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,157 (2024)
Projected traffic3,978 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W built?

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

What condition is Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W carry?

About 3,157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W?

The structure is 2,787 ft (849.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Card Sound Road over I.C.W.W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.