US Bridges

Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200FT. E of SW 99th Ave. · Structure no. 874254

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,314
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,245 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSnapper Creek Dr.
CrossesSunset Park Canal
Location200FT. E of SW 99th Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69583, -80.354
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,314 (2023)
Projected traffic9,245 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park Canal built?

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

What condition is Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park Canal carry?

About 5,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Snapper Creek Dr. over Sunset Park Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.