US Bridges

Port Boulevard over Europe Way

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Port Boulevard · Structure no. 874089

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,752
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Boulevard over Europe Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Boulevard over Europe Way in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,752 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,618 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPort Boulevard
CrossesEurope Way
LocationPort Boulevard
RouteCounty Highway 886
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77402, -80.16953
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,752 (2021)
Projected traffic67,618 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Boulevard over Europe Way built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Boulevard over Europe Way 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Port Boulevard over Europe Way carry?

About 29,752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Port Boulevard over Europe Way?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Port Boulevard over Europe Way?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.