SW 216th Street over Black Creek
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 200FT. E of Fla. Turnpike · Structure no. 874434
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 216th Street over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 216th Street over Black Creek 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 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,826 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 216th Street over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 216th Street over Black Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SW 216th Street over Black Creek carry?
About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SW 216th Street over Black Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns SW 216th Street over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.