US Bridges

Granada Blvd over Coral Gables Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 Miles S/O SR-976 · Structure no. 875301

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,975
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granada Blvd over Coral Gables Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Granada Blvd over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,975 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,561 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGranada Blvd
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location0.3 Miles S/O SR-976
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.72966, -80.27179
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,975 (2020)
Projected traffic7,561 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Granada Blvd over Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granada Blvd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Granada Blvd over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 3,975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Granada Blvd over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Granada Blvd over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.