SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · SW 87 Ave. and SW 84 St. · Structure no. 870632
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 68 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns SR-973 (sw 87 Ave) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.