Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical)
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · Btw Miami & Biscayne Isle · Structure no. 874459
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,002 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical) is a steel movable - bascule carrying Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 98 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,136 by 2037. The structure is 2,002 ft (610.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical) built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical) 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical) carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical)?
The structure is 2,002 ft (610.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Venetian Causeway over Icww (fracture Critical)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.