US Bridges

Yacht Club Way over Canal

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Country Club E · Structure no. 878500

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yacht Club Way over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yacht Club Way over Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesYacht Club Way
CrossesCanal
Location0.1MI W of Country Club E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.956, -80.12858
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Yacht Club Way over Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yacht Club Way over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Yacht Club Way over Canal carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yacht Club Way over Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Yacht Club Way over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.