US Bridges

SW 24th Street over Coral Gables Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 50FT. E of SR826 Overpass · Structure no. 874245

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 24th Street over Coral Gables Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 24th Street 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 45,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,071 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW 24th Street
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location50FT. E of SR826 Overpass
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.74811, -80.31947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,400 (2020)
Projected traffic81,071 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 24th Street over Coral Gables Canal built?

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

What condition is SW 24th Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SW 24th Street over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 45,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 24th Street over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns SW 24th Street over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.