US Bridges

Washington Ave. over Collins Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At Dade Blvd · Structure no. 876705

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,782
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over Collins Canal is a concrete frame carrying Washington Ave. over Collins Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 9,782 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,635 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesCollins Canal
LocationAt Dade Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79814, -80.13214
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,782 (2024)
Projected traffic16,635 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave. over Collins Canal built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. over Collins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave. over Collins Canal carry?

About 9,782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over Collins Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. over Collins Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.