US Bridges

Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · W of SW 42 Ave · Structure no. 870019

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 83 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,065 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesComp SR-5
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
LocationW of SW 42 Ave
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.72311, -80.26634
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2022)
Projected traffic137,065 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-5 over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.