West Flagler St. over Snapper Creek Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.15 Mi. E/O 118th Ave · Structure no. 874233
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Flagler St. over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Flagler St. over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 57 years old, older 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 25,230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,649 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 West Flagler St. over Snapper Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is West Flagler St. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does West Flagler St. over Snapper Creek Canal carry?
About 25,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Flagler St. over Snapper Creek Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns West Flagler St. over Snapper Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.