US Bridges

Old Cutler Road over Snapper Creek Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4MILE E of SW 57th Ave · Structure no. 874295

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,867
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cutler Road over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cutler Road over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 25,867 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,456 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Cutler Road
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal
Location0.4MILE E of SW 57th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.66622, -80.27963
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,867 (2024)
Projected traffic29,456 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Old Cutler Road over Snapper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cutler Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cutler Road over Snapper Creek Canal carry?

About 25,867 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cutler Road over Snapper Creek Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cutler Road over Snapper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.