West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 300 Ft E/O Meridian Ave · Structure no. 870790
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,838
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,838 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,066 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway carry?
About 4,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns West 47th Street over Biscayne Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.