SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · Inside Black Point Park · Structure no. 874475
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal?
The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SW 87th Avenue over Black Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.