US Bridges

Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Busway S of SW 211th St. · Structure no. 870981

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBusway Extension
CrossesBlack Creek Canal
LocationBusway S of SW 211th St.
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.57072, -80.37793
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal built?

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

What condition is Busway Extension over Black Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.