US Bridges

SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5ML S of SW 186 ST · Structure no. 870014

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire is a concrete slab carrying SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 62 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,676 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB SR-5 (US-1)
CrossesCanal C-1-N Belle Aire
Location0.5ML S of SW 186 ST
RouteU.S. Route 0US-1
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.59223, -80.35737
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2022)
Projected traffic44,676 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire carry?

About 25,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR-5 (US-1) over Canal C-1-N Belle Aire?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.