US Bridges

NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 800FT. N of NE 163rd St. · Structure no. 877500

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,735
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9 is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 69 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 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 23,735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,196 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 19th Avenue
CrossesSnake Creek Canal C-9
Location800FT. N of NE 163rd St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92847, -80.16208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,735 (2024)
Projected traffic39,196 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9 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 NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9 carry?

About 23,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns NE 19th Avenue over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.