SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · SR5 Between NE104&NE105st · Structure no. 870770
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,352 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8 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 SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?
About 51,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SR-5 Biscayne Blvd over Biscayne Canal C-8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.