SW 56th Street over Snapper Creek Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · At SW 117th Ave. · Structure no. 874222
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 56th Street over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 56th Street over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,793 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SW 56th Street over Snapper Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 56th Street over Snapper 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SW 56th Street over Snapper Creek Canal carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 56th Street over Snapper Creek Canal?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns SW 56th Street over Snapper Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.