US Bridges

SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR-9 at US-441 SB · Structure no. 870044

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963, 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSR-9 NB Ramp
CrossesUS-441 SB
LocationSR-9 at US-441 SB
RouteState Highway 9
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92257, -80.21392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2024)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB built?

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

What condition is SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 NB Ramp over US-441 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.