Busway Extension
Carrying Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal
Busway, S of SW 211th St., Miami-Dade, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Busway Extension
The Busway Extension bridge in Miami-Dade, Florida carries Busway Extension over Black Creek Canal. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.4 meters (100 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Busway Extension compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 30.4 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.3 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 870981
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Busway Extension is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Busway Extension against other structures in Miami-Dade and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Busway Extension?
Busway Extension in Miami-Dade, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Busway Extension inspected?
Busway Extension's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Busway Extension is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Busway Extension?
Busway Extension has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Busway Extension?
Busway Extension is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Busway Extension and does age affect safety?
Busway Extension was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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