US Bridges

Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200 E of SR 821/PIKE · Structure no. 870614

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,882 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesComp SR-976
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal C-2
Location200 E of SR 821/PIKE
RouteState Highway 976
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.73203, -80.38367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2022)
Projected traffic85,882 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-976 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.