US Bridges

NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mile S of NW 207th DR · Structure no. 874114

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,332
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 11,332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,636 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 37th Avenue
CrossesSnake Creek Canal
Location0.1 Mile S of NW 207th DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96169, -80.26222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,332 (2020)
Projected traffic16,636 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal carry?

About 11,332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns NW 37th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.