SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.6 Miles N/O SW 40th St. · Structure no. 874228
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,364
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 9,364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,042 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal carry?
About 9,364 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SW 72nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.