US Bridges

SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 800FT West of I-95 · Structure no. 871183

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
506 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2044. The structure is 506 ft (154.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 1 ST (SR-968 E)
CrossesMiami River
Location800FT West of I-95
RouteState Highway 968
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77294, -80.20056
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length506 ft (154.3 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River?

The structure is 506 ft (154.3 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SW 1 ST (SR-968 E) over Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.