US Bridges

63 St. over Indian Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 500 Ft W of SR-A1A · Structure no. 870613

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
319 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

63 St. over Indian Creek Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying 63 St. over Indian Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,062 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries63 St.
CrossesIndian Creek Canal
Location500 Ft W of SR-A1A
RouteState Highway 907
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.84435, -80.12231
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2022)
Projected traffic65,062 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 63 St. over Indian Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 63 St. over Indian Creek Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 63 St. over Indian Creek Canal carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 63 St. over Indian Creek Canal?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 63 St. over Indian Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.