US Bridges

SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Miles S/O SW 24th St. · Structure no. 874243

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,133 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 75th Avenue
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location0.1 Miles S/O SW 24th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.74658, -80.31764
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic4,133 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables 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 2023.

How much traffic does SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SW 75th Avenue over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.