US Bridges

Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 600FT N of Normandy Dr. · Structure no. 876728

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,503
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,841 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBay Drive
CrossesNormandy Waterway
Location600FT N of Normandy Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85756, -80.12914
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,503 (2024)
Projected traffic5,841 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway carry?

About 3,503 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Drive over Normandy Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.