US Bridges

Bridge Road over Icww

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Mcarthur Cswy to Star Is. · Structure no. 876731

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
639 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Icww is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge Road over Icww in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2042. The structure is 639 ft (194.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge Road
CrossesIcww
LocationMcarthur Cswy to Star Is.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77333, -80.15133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length639 ft (194.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over Icww built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Road over Icww 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 Bridge Road over Icww carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Road over Icww?

The structure is 639 ft (194.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Icww?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.