West 29th Street over Sunset Lake Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Mile W of Alton Road · Structure no. 876710
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,289
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 29th Street over Sunset Lake Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying West 29th Street over Sunset Lake Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 2,289 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,917 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 29th Street over Sunset Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 29th Street over Sunset Lake 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 West 29th Street over Sunset Lake Canal carry?
About 2,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West 29th Street over Sunset Lake Canal?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns West 29th Street over Sunset Lake Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.