West Avenue over Collins Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 400FT. West of Alton Road · Structure no. 876741
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,825
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Avenue over Collins Canal is a concrete slab carrying West Avenue over Collins Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,211 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Avenue over Collins Canal built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Avenue over Collins 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 2023.
How much traffic does West Avenue over Collins Canal carry?
About 4,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Avenue over Collins Canal?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns West Avenue over Collins Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.