US Bridges

SR948 WB over Fec R/R

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NW 36 ST 200 E NW 72 Av · Structure no. 870036

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
665 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR948 WB over Fec R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR948 WB over Fec R/R in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,255 by 2044. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesSR948 WB
CrossesFec R/R
LocationNW 36 ST 200 E NW 72 Av
RouteState Highway 948
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.80876, -80.3087
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2022)
Projected traffic57,255 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR948 WB over Fec R/R built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR948 WB over Fec R/R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR948 WB over Fec R/R carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR948 WB over Fec R/R?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR948 WB over Fec R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.