US Bridges

SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At SW 85th Street · Structure no. 874439

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,869
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 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 5 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 20,869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,660 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 72nd Avenue
CrossesSnapper Creek
LocationAt SW 85th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.6921, -80.30923
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,869 (2020)
Projected traffic33,660 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek carry?

About 20,869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SW 72nd Avenue over Snapper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.