US Bridges

Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. E of Ingraham HWY · Structure no. 875308

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,825
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay is a concrete tee beam carrying Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 3,825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,841 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLugo Avenue
CrossesCoral Bay
Location0.4 Mi. E of Ingraham HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.65267, -80.27819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,825 (2024)
Projected traffic5,841 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$715,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay carry?

About 3,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lugo Avenue over Coral Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.