Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut
PoorPosted for loadMiami-Dade County, Florida · 3.0 Miles E of Toll Plaza · Structure no. 874544
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,102 ft
- 41 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,804
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 81 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 30,804 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,012 by 2042. The structure is 2,102 ft (640.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut carry?
About 30,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut?
The structure is 2,102 ft (640.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Rickenbacker Cswy. over Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.