US Bridges

SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.35 Mi. S/O SW 56th ST · Structure no. 875400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 63rd Ct
CrossesTwin Lake Canal
Location0.35 Mi. S/O SW 56th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.71304, -80.29702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 63rd Ct over Twin Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.