US Bridges

Strand Ave. over Golden Beach Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 700FT. West of A1A · Structure no. 875704

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strand Ave. over Golden Beach Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Strand Ave. over Golden Beach Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStrand Ave.
CrossesGolden Beach Canal
Location700FT. West of A1A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96637, -80.12159
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Strand Ave. over Golden Beach Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strand Ave. over Golden Beach Canal 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 December 2023.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strand Ave. over Golden Beach Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Strand Ave. over Golden Beach Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.