FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW 77th Avenue

Carrying SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal

700Ft. N of SW 86th St., Miami-Dade, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW 77th Avenue

The SW 77th Avenue bridge in Miami-Dade, Florida carries SW 77th Avenue over Snapper Creek Canal. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,989 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. 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 41.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SW 77th Avenue compares

▲ 2.8
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Florida bridges
1,058
Bridges in Miami-Dade · 48 in Poor condition
SW 77th Avenue 41.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,989 vehicles/day
Structure Number
874257

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW 77th Avenue 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 SW 77th Avenue 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 SW 77th Avenue?

SW 77th Avenue 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 SW 77th Avenue inspected?

SW 77th Avenue's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,989 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 77th Avenue 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 SW 77th Avenue?

SW 77th Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW 77th Avenue?

SW 77th Avenue is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SW 77th Avenue and does age affect safety?

SW 77th Avenue was built in 1965, making it 61 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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