US Bridges

Ramp to NW 138th over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.4MI W of Palmetto Expwy · Structure no. 870604

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to NW 138th over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to NW 138th over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2044. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRamp to NW 138th
CrossesI-75/I-75 Express Lanes
Location1.4MI W of Palmetto Expwy
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89933, -80.34701
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp to NW 138th over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to NW 138th 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 Ramp to NW 138th over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to NW 138th over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to NW 138th over I-75/I-75 Express Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.