US Bridges

Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5MI S. of Fla. Tpk. · Structure no. 870950

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,208 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlamingo Rd/Red RD
CrossesC-9 Canal
Location0.5MI S. of Fla. Tpk.
RouteState Highway 823
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96424, -80.29475
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2022)
Projected traffic77,208 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 Canal carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Flamingo Rd/Red RD over C-9 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.