US Bridges

SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Bisc Blvd & Ives Dairy RD · Structure no. 870954

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
457 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,668 by 2044. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesSR 5 & SR 856
CrossesFec RR & West Dixie HWY
LocationBisc Blvd & Ives Dairy RD
RouteState Highway 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96369, -80.14694
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,500 (2022)
Projected traffic139,668 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY carry?

About 80,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 & SR 856 over Fec RR & West Dixie HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.