US Bridges

Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 80 Ft. W/O A1A · Structure no. 874210

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAtlantic Avenue
CrossesOcean Canal
Location80 Ft. W/O A1A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92707, -80.12264
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic153 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Ocean Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.