US Bridges

SR-90 SW 8 ST over Coral Gables Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 300FT. E of SR-826 · Structure no. 870066

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-90 SW 8 ST over Coral Gables Canal is a concrete slab carrying SR-90 SW 8 ST over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,690 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 99 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-90 SW 8 ST
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location300FT. E of SR-826
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76248, -80.31969
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2023)
Projected traffic93,690 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 SR-90 SW 8 ST over Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-90 SW 8 ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-90 SW 8 ST over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-90 SW 8 ST over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR-90 SW 8 ST over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.