Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay
PoorPosted for loadMiami-Dade County, Florida · Rivo Alto to Belle Isle · Structure no. 874474
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 304 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay is a steel movable - bascule 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,368 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay carry?
About 20,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.