US Bridges

Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200FT. E of SW 99th Ave. · Structure no. 873003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,678
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal is a concrete slab carrying Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,646 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDirt Road(no Name)
CrossesSunset Park Canal
Location200FT. E of SW 99th Ave.
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69541, -80.35428
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2015)
Projected traffic4,646 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dirt Road(no Name) over Sunset Park Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.