US Bridges

N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · W. of A1A on Cswy · Structure no. 870709

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,656 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Bay Cswy
CrossesIndian Creek Channel
LocationW. of A1A on Cswy
RouteState Highway 934
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85598, -80.12683
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic16,656 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns N. Bay Cswy over Indian Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.