US Bridges

Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal

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Miami-Dade County, Florida · 250 Ft. S of W 28th St. · Structure no. 870788

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Drive
CrossesSunset Lake Canal
Location250 Ft. S of W 28th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.8035, -80.14508
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2023)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal built?

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

What condition is Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Drive over Sunset Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.