SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. N of SW 7th ST · Structure no. 874264
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 567 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,042
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,009 by 2042. The structure is 567 ft (172.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River carry?
About 1,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River?
The structure is 567 ft (172.9 m) long with a longest span of 254 ft (77.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns SW 2nd Ave. over Miami River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.