NE 79 St. WB over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair Condition54 years old22,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountyMiami-Dade
Location1.0 Mi E Of Sr-5
CarriesNE 79 St. WB
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Coordinates25.84801, -80.17129

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length968.2 ft (295.1 m)
Max Span149.3 ft (45.5 m)
Deck Width47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Area4308.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number870082

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