US Bridges

Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 Mile S of SW 104th ST · Structure no. 874502

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesHammocks Blvd SB
CrossesHammocks Canal
Location0.3 Mile S of SW 104th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.66617, -80.442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2024)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks Canal carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hammocks Blvd SB over Hammocks Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.