US Bridges

SW 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2MILE W of SW 107th Ave · Structure no. 874248

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,682
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes 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 5 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 4,682 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,964 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 47th Terrace
CrossesWestwood Lakes
Location0.2MILE W of SW 107th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.72311, -80.37128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,682 (2014)
Projected traffic7,964 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes built?

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

What condition is SW 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SW 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes carry?

About 4,682 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 47th Terrace over Westwood Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.