US Bridges

Hardee RD(64th St) over Coral Gables Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.0 Mile E of US-1 · Structure no. 875305

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,242
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardee RD(64th St) over Coral Gables Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hardee RD(64th St) over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,986 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardee RD(64th St)
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location1.0 Mile E of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.71243, -80.26722
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,242 (2020)
Projected traffic11,986 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardee RD(64th St) over Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardee RD(64th St) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hardee RD(64th St) over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 7,242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hardee RD(64th St) over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hardee RD(64th St) over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.