US Bridges

Comp SR-976 over Coral Gables Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.2M W of SR-5 · Structure no. 870629

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-976 over Coral Gables Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comp SR-976 over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 74 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 47,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,412 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesComp SR-976
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location1.2M W of SR-5
RouteState Highway 976
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.73433, -80.27453
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,500 (2022)
Projected traffic82,412 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Comp SR-976 over Coral Gables 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-976 over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 47,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-976 over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-976 over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.