SR-986 SW 72 St. over Snapper Creek Canal C-2
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 200 East of SW 107 Ave · Structure no. 870651
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-986 SW 72 St. over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-986 SW 72 St. over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,002 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-986 SW 72 St. over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SR-986 SW 72 St. 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR-986 SW 72 St. over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 carry?
About 41,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR-986 SW 72 St. over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns SR-986 SW 72 St. over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.