US Bridges

Comp SR-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 500FT S of NW 36 ST · Structure no. 870656

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Comp SR-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,255 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesComp SR-969
CrossesDressel Dairy Canal
Location500FT S of NW 36 ST
RouteState Highway 969
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.80795, -80.31321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2022)
Projected traffic57,255 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Comp SR-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-969 over Dressel Dairy Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.