US Bridges

SR 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Miami Intl Airport · Structure no. 870962

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,338
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,338 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,870 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 948 EB on Ramp
CrossesSR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)
LocationMiami Intl Airport
RouteState Highway 112
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.808, -80.2645
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,338 (2023)
Projected traffic38,870 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) carry?

About 9,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 948 EB on Ramp over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.