CR939 Sugarloaf B.
Carrying CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel
0.8 Mile E of US-1 MM 17, Monroe, Florida
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
CR939 Sugarloaf B. in Monroe, Florida sits above 25% of rated Florida bridges on inventory load rating (32 t), while its 1961 build year is earlier than 85% of Monroe's recorded-year cohort (100 bridges).
CR939 Sugarloaf B. in Monroe, Florida is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1961, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure FL:904153
INTERSTATE-ERA · PRESTRESS · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: CR939 Sugarloaf B.
The CR939 Sugarloaf B. bridge in Monroe, Florida carries CR939 Sugarloaf B. over Un-Named Channel. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 592 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
How CR939 Sugarloaf B. compares
Age against the county: built in 1961, earlier than 85 of Monroe's 100 bridges with a recorded construction year (85%), against a county median build year of 1980. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Florida bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (13,032 of 13,036 rated).
CR939 Sugarloaf B. vs every rated Florida bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
32 Top 75% higher than 25% of 13,032 bridges
rated Florida bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Monroe inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 100 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 592 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 904153
Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear on file for this vintage.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
CR939 Sugarloaf B. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR939 Sugarloaf B. against other structures in Monroe and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR939 Sugarloaf B.?
CR939 Sugarloaf B. in Monroe, Florida has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR939 Sugarloaf B. inspected?
CR939 Sugarloaf B.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 592 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR939 Sugarloaf B. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR939 Sugarloaf B.?
CR939 Sugarloaf B. has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR939 Sugarloaf B.?
CR939 Sugarloaf B. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR939 Sugarloaf B. and does age affect safety?
CR939 Sugarloaf B. was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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