US Bridges

SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.27M N of SW 88 ST · Structure no. 870241

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 71 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 26,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,544 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-5 NB
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal C-2
Location1.27M N of SW 88 ST
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69162, -80.30489
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,250 (2022)
Projected traffic45,544 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 carry?

About 26,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5 NB over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.