US Bridges

NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1 MI W of SR-826 Palmetto · Structure no. 870600

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,784 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 87th Ave NB
CrossesI-75/I-75 Express Lanes
Location1 MI W of SR-826 Palmetto
RouteCity Street 87
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89822, -80.34025
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2024)
Projected traffic17,784 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes 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 NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NW 87th Ave NB over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.