W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal
PoorPosted for loadMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.15 Mile N of SR-826 · Structure no. 874070
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,263
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,263 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,960 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal 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 W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal carry?
About 15,263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns W Dixie Highway over Snake Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.