Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay

Poor Condition99 years old20,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountyMiami-Dade
LocationRivo Alto To Belle Isle
CarriesVenetian Causeway
CrossesBiscayne Bay
Coordinates25.79125, -80.15217

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length304.1 ft (92.7 m)
Max Span84.6 ft (25.8 m)
Deck Width41.7 ft (12.7 m)
Deck Area1177.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1927

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,400 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number874474

Nearby Bridges

Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay 0.1 mi Poor Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay 0.1 mi Poor Venetian Cswy over Biscayne Bay 0.3 mi Poor Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay 0.3 mi Poor Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay 0.4 mi Poor Venetian Way over Biscayne Bay 0.5 mi Poor 17th Street over Collins Canal 0.6 mi Fair Venetian Causeway over Biscayne Bay 0.6 mi Poor West Avenue over Collins Canal 0.6 mi Good Comp Sr-907 over Collins Canal 0.7 mi Good