US Bridges

Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.8 Mile E of Toll Plaza · Structure no. 874545

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,629 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
33,007
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway 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 33,007 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,091 by 2042. The structure is 3,629 ft (1,106.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRickenbacker Cswy
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.8 Mile E of Toll Plaza
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.74642, -80.18383
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,629 ft (1,106.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,007 (2022)
Projected traffic53,091 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway built?

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

What condition is Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 33,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 3,629 ft (1,106.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Rickenbacker Cswy over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.