US Bridges

Noremac Avenue over Biscayne Point Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · East End of Biscayne Pt · Structure no. 876737

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noremac Avenue over Biscayne Point Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Noremac Avenue over Biscayne Point 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 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNoremac Avenue
CrossesBiscayne Point Canal
LocationEast End of Biscayne Pt
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.8642, -80.12975
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Noremac Avenue over Biscayne Point Canal built?

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

What condition is Noremac Avenue over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Noremac Avenue over Biscayne Point Canal carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Noremac Avenue over Biscayne Point Canal?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Noremac Avenue over Biscayne Point Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.