US Bridges

Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 Miles N/O 63rd ST · Structure no. 876736

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Tree Drive
CrossesLagorce Canal
Location0.5 Miles N/O 63rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.84654, -80.12741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2024)
Projected traffic1,541 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 Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce Canal carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Tree Drive over Lagorce Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.