WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2MI E of SR-826 · Structure no. 870619
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal is a concrete slab carrying WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,941 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal carry?
About 24,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns WB SR948 (870620) over Dressels Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.