US Bridges

Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SW End of Biscayne Point · Structure no. 876739

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point Canal is a concrete slab carrying Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDaytonia Road
CrossesW Biscayne Point Canal
LocationSW End of Biscayne Point
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86333, -80.14192
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic778 by 2043
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point Canal carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Daytonia Road over W Biscayne Point Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.