US Bridges

SR-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR-953 at SR-25 · Structure no. 870972

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
682 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25) is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2044. The structure is 682 ft (208 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-953 NB Flyover
CrossesOkeechobee Rd. (SR-25)
LocationSR-953 at SR-25
RouteState Highway 953
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81064, -80.26456
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length682 ft (208 m)
Longest span262 ft (80 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25) 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-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25) carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25)?

The structure is 682 ft (208 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (80 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR-953 NB Flyover over Okeechobee Rd. (SR-25)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.