Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek
FairPosted for loadMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 Mile West of A1A · Structure no. 876100
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 360 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,040
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Surfside Blvd. over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.