US Bridges

W Flagler St. over Miami River

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 500FT W of I-95 · Structure no. 870661

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
651 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Flagler St. over Miami River is a steel movable - bascule carrying W Flagler St. over Miami River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2042. The structure is 651 ft (198.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Flagler St.
CrossesMiami River
Location500FT W of I-95
RouteState Highway 968
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77417, -80.20123
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length651 ft (198.3 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Flagler St. over Miami River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Flagler St. over Miami River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W Flagler St. over Miami River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is W Flagler St. over Miami River?

The structure is 651 ft (198.3 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns W Flagler St. over Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.