Brickell Ave. over Miami River
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · Brickell Ave. & Miami Riv · Structure no. 870759
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 419 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brickell Ave. over Miami River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Brickell Ave. over Miami 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,122 by 2042. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brickell Ave. over Miami River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brickell Ave. over Miami 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Brickell Ave. over Miami River carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brickell Ave. over Miami River?
The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Brickell Ave. over Miami River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.