SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal
PoorPosted for loadMiami-Dade County, Florida · N Edge of Cocoplum Circle · Structure no. 874275
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,503
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34,503 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,685 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal carry?
About 34,503 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SW 42nd Avenue over Coral Gables Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.