US Bridges

Bayshore Drive over Waterway

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 50FT. N of Broad Cswy. · Structure no. 877301

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayshore Drive over Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bayshore Drive over Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBayshore Drive
CrossesWaterway
Location50FT. N of Broad Cswy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89003, -80.15169
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2024)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bayshore Drive over Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayshore Drive over Waterway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bayshore Drive over Waterway carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bayshore Drive over Waterway?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bayshore Drive over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.