West 23rd Street over Collins Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · At Dade Blvd. · Structure no. 874706
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,747
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 23rd Street over Collins Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying West 23rd Street over Collins Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 6 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 2,747 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,318 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 69 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 23rd Street over Collins Canal built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 23rd Street over Collins Canal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does West 23rd Street over Collins Canal carry?
About 2,747 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West 23rd Street over Collins Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns West 23rd Street over Collins Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.