Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1MILE E of Granada Blvd · Structure no. 874303
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,342
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,993 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East 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 Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East carry?
About 12,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Rd/Sw 48th ST over Coral Gables Canal East?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.