US Bridges

Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. W of Goldenbch DR · Structure no. 875703

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVerona Ave.
CrossesGolden Beach Canal
Location0.1 Mi. W of Goldenbch DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96021, -80.12188
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2013)
Projected traffic354 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Verona Ave. over Golden Beach Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.