Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · Macarthur Cswy to Palm Is · Structure no. 876733
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 592 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,836 by 2042. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay?
The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Fountain Street over Biscayne Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.