SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 700FT. N of SW 86th St. · Structure no. 874257
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,989
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,281 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek 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 SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal carry?
About 1,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.