US Bridges

NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 130FT. N of NE 192nd ST · Structure no. 874057

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,481
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,141 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNE 23rd Avenue
CrossesOleta River
Location130FT. N of NE 192nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.95316, -80.15503
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2025)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NE 23rd Avenue over Oleta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.