US Bridges

Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Port Boulevard · Structure no. 875000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,521 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 2,521 ft (768.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPort Boulevard
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
LocationPort Boulevard
RouteState Highway 886
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78, -80.18333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,521 ft (768.4 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 2,521 ft (768.4 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Port Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.