Ponce De Leon Blvd over Coral Gables Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 Miles S/O SW 48th St. · Structure no. 875304
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponce De Leon Blvd over Coral Gables Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ponce De Leon Blvd over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 55 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,118 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponce De Leon Blvd over Coral Gables Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon Blvd over Coral Gables Canal carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ponce De Leon Blvd over Coral Gables Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Ponce De Leon Blvd over Coral Gables Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.