US Bridges

NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5MI E of SR-5 · Structure no. 870376

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway is a concrete slab carrying NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 6 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 36st to I195 EB
CrossesWestshore Waterway
Location0.5MI E of SR-5
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81078, -80.18526
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NE 36st to I195 EB over Westshore Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.