US Bridges

SW 57th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At SW 88th Street · Structure no. 874251

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,010
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 57th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 57th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 26,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,067 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 57th Avenue
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal
LocationAt SW 88th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.68917, -80.28483
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,010 (2022)
Projected traffic32,067 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 57th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 57th Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SW 57th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal carry?

About 26,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 57th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SW 57th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.