US Bridges

Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1MILE W of Granada Blvd · Structure no. 874302

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,589
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West is a concrete tee beam carrying Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 12,589 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,413 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue RD (sw 48 St)
CrossesCoral Gables Canal West
Location0.1MILE W of Granada Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.72697, -80.27222
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,589 (2014)
Projected traffic21,413 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West carry?

About 12,589 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Blue RD (sw 48 St) over Coral Gables Canal West?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.