NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.7 Mile W of A1A · Structure no. 875102
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,773 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns NE 96th Street over Bay Harbor Waterway?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.