US Bridges

Macarthur East over East Channel

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.5M E of SR-5 · Structure no. 870077

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur East over East Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur East over East Channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,955 by 2042. The structure is 2,155 ft (656.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur East
CrossesEast Channel
Location1.5M E of SR-5
RouteState Highway 0A1A
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77356, -80.14436
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+34 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,155 ft (656.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2024)
Projected traffic91,955 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur East over East Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur East over East Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur East over East Channel carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur East over East Channel?

The structure is 2,155 ft (656.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur East over East Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.