US Bridges

SR 985 ( 107 Ave.) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 100 Ft. N/O SW 72 ST · Structure no. 870692

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 985 ( 107 Ave.) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 985 ( 107 Ave.) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 985 ( 107 Ave.)
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal C-2
Location100 Ft. N/O SW 72 ST
RouteState Highway 985
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.70174, -80.36619
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 985 ( 107 Ave.) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 985 ( 107 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 985 ( 107 Ave.) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 985 ( 107 Ave.) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 985 ( 107 Ave.) over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.