US Bridges

SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200 S. of Miami River · Structure no. 870730

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,592 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-9 (nw 27th Ave)
CrossesNorth Fork River
Location200 S. of Miami River
RouteState Highway 0SR-9
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79153, -80.23973
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2022)
Projected traffic61,592 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR-9 (nw 27th Ave) over North Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.