US Bridges

Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 2.5 Miles E of US-1 · Structure no. 875307

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,693
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,693 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCocoplum Road EB
CrossesLago Monaco
Location2.5 Miles E of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.70234, -80.25729
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,693 (2020)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco carry?

About 2,693 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cocoplum Road EB over Lago Monaco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.