US Bridges

77th Street over E Biscayne Point Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 Mile W of SR-A1A · Structure no. 876718

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

77th Street over E Biscayne Point Canal is a concrete slab carrying 77th Street over E Biscayne Point Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries77th Street
CrossesE Biscayne Point Canal
Location0.5 Mile W of SR-A1A
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86184, -80.12906
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2024)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 77th Street over E Biscayne Point Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 77th Street over E Biscayne Point 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 77th Street over E Biscayne Point Canal carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 77th Street over E Biscayne Point Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 77th Street over E Biscayne Point Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.