US Bridges

Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Cocoplum Rd. · Structure no. 875302

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
849
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrado Blvd.
CrossesArroyo Profundo
Location0.1MI E of Cocoplum Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.7044, -80.25824
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2022)
Projected traffic2,655 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Prado Blvd. over Arroyo Profundo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.