US Bridges

NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR 826 and NE 34th Ave · Structure no. 873002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 34th Avenue
CrossesOleta River
LocationSR 826 and NE 34th Ave
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92621, -80.13519
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns NE 34th Avenue over Oleta River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.