US Bridges

Meridian Avenue over Collins Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Meridian Ave at Dade Blvd · Structure no. 876740

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,214
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Avenue over Collins Canal is a concrete slab carrying Meridian Avenue over Collins Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Avenue
CrossesCollins Canal
LocationMeridian Ave at Dade Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79569, -80.13672
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,214 (2024)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Meridian Avenue over Collins Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Avenue over Collins 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Avenue over Collins Canal carry?

About 10,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Avenue over Collins Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Avenue over Collins Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.