Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay
PoorPosted for loadMiami-Dade County, Florida · 1.7 Miles East of US-1 · Structure no. 874465
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1927, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,323 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,158 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay carry?
About 8,323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.