US Bridges

Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At University Drive · Structure no. 875310

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,122
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPisano Avenue
CrossesCoral Gables Waterway
LocationAt University Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.72289, -80.27366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,122 (2024)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway carry?

About 2,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.