US Bridges

SR860 WB over Oleta River

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5M W of SR-5 · Structure no. 870630

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR860 WB over Oleta River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR860 WB over Oleta River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR860 WB
CrossesOleta River
Location0.5M W of SR-5
RouteState Highway 860
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.9473, -80.15501
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,302 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR860 WB over Oleta River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR860 WB over Oleta River 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 SR860 WB over Oleta River carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR860 WB over Oleta River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR860 WB over Oleta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.