US Bridges

S.R. 5 over Oleta River

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · US-1 and NE 176 St. · Structure no. 870747

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 5 over Oleta River is a concrete slab carrying S.R. 5 over Oleta River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,570 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.R. 5
CrossesOleta River
LocationUS-1 and NE 176 St.
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.93839, -80.14979
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2022)
Projected traffic107,570 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 S.R. 5 over Oleta River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 5 over Oleta 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S.R. 5 over Oleta River carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 5 over Oleta River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 5 over Oleta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.