US Bridges

NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200FT. W of Toll Plaza · Structure no. 875105

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,890
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 22,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,935 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNE 123rd Street
CrossesBiscayne Bay
Location200FT. W of Toll Plaza
RouteCity Street 922
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.88918, -80.15051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,890 (2020)
Projected traffic38,935 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay carry?

About 22,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns NE 123rd Street over Biscayne Bay?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.