US Bridges

Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 Mile N of SW 40th St. · Structure no. 875300

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,703
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,989 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlhambra Circle
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location0.4 Mile N of SW 40th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.73831, -80.28455
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,703 (2020)
Projected traffic5,989 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 3,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alhambra Circle over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.