US Bridges

Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 100 Ft E/O Toll Plaza · Structure no. 874542

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
639 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2042. The structure is 639 ft (194.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRickenbacker C. WB
CrossesBiscayne Bay
Location100 Ft E/O Toll Plaza
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.74775, -80.20128
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length639 ft (194.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2024)
Projected traffic39,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay?

The structure is 639 ft (194.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rickenbacker C. WB over Biscayne Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.