US Bridges

SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · .36M N Ofnw 18 St. · Structure no. 870993

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,685
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,487 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-953 Lejeune Rd.
CrossesTamiami Canal
Location.36M N Ofnw 18 St.
RouteState Highway 953
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79361, -80.26414
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,685 (2009)
Projected traffic28,487 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami Canal carry?

About 12,685 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami Canal?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-953 Lejeune Rd. over Tamiami Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.