SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 500 Ft. NW of US-1 · Structure no. 874668
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,049
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,049 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,734 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal carry?
About 6,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns SW 70th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.