US Bridges

SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 2 Miles West of US 1 · Structure no. 870557

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,341
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 53,341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,091 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesSR 878
CrossesSR 973 (sw 87th Avenue)
Location2 Miles West of US 1
RouteState Highway 878
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69568, -80.3338
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,341 (2024)
Projected traffic90,091 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue) carry?

About 53,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 878 over SR 973 (sw 87th Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.