SW 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully)
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 Mile S/O SW 152 ST · Structure no. 874425
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully) is a concrete tee beam carrying SW 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully) built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SW 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully) carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is SW 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully)?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SW 72nd Avenue over Swamp Area (gully)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.