SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.66M W of SR-7 · Structure no. 870092
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,161
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 14,161 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,569 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?
About 14,161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR-9 SB over Biscayne Canal C-8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.