US Bridges

SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 Mile S of US-1 · Structure no. 874527

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,894
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,894 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,275 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW 67th Avenue
CrossesSnapper Creek
Location0.3 Mile S of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69133, -80.30114
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,894 (2020)
Projected traffic17,275 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek carry?

About 10,894 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SW 67th Avenue over Snapper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.