US Bridges

Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Cocoplum Rd. · Structure no. 875303

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIsla Dorada Blvd.
CrossesArroyo Sereno
Location0.2MI E of Cocoplum Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.70077, -80.24942
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2024)
Projected traffic2,655 by 2043
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Isla Dorada Blvd. over Arroyo Sereno?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.