US Bridges

Bimini Drive over Sams Canal

Good

Monroe County, Florida · 1MILE E of SR5 at Mm 61.1 · Structure no. 904613

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bimini Drive over Sams Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bimini Drive over Sams Canal in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBimini Drive
CrossesSams Canal
Location1MILE E of SR5 at Mm 61.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.76863, -80.91944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2024)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bimini Drive over Sams Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bimini Drive over Sams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bimini Drive over Sams Canal carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bimini Drive over Sams Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bimini Drive over Sams Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.