US Bridges

Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NW 27 Ave. & NW 203 St. · Structure no. 870152

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,280 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesComp SR-817
CrossesSnake Creek Canal C-9
LocationNW 27 Ave. & NW 203 St.
RouteState Highway 817
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96129, -80.24656
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2022)
Projected traffic83,280 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9 carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-817 over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.