SW 79th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 Mile N of 88th Street · Structure no. 874258
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,916
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 79th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 79th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,964 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 79th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 79th 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 79th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal carry?
About 4,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 79th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SW 79th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.