US Bridges

Ives Dairy RD over Snake Creek Canal C-9

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1MI East of N Miami Ave · Structure no. 870168

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ives Dairy RD over Snake Creek Canal C-9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ives Dairy RD over Snake Creek Canal C-9 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,394 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIves Dairy RD
CrossesSnake Creek Canal C-9
Location0.1MI East of N Miami Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.95747, -80.19958
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2024)
Projected traffic62,394 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ives Dairy RD over Snake Creek Canal C-9 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ives Dairy RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ives Dairy RD over Snake Creek Canal C-9 carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ives Dairy RD over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ives Dairy RD over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.