SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 2.0M S of NE 163 ST & A1A · Structure no. 870071
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,257 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,208 by 2044. The structure is 1,257 ft (383.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet carry?
About 44,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet?
The structure is 1,257 ft (383.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SR-A1A Bal Harbour over Bakers Haulover Inlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.