FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Pisano Avenue

Carrying Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway

At University Drive, Miami-Dade, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Pisano Avenue

The Pisano Avenue bridge in Miami-Dade, Florida carries Pisano Avenue over Coral Gables Waterway. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,122 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.3 metric tons.

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

How Pisano Avenue compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Florida bridges
1,058
Bridges in Miami-Dade · 48 in Poor condition
Pisano Avenue 27.3 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.3
Serviceability /30
23.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
27.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,122 vehicles/day
Structure Number
875310

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 Pisano 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 Pisano 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 Pisano Avenue?

Pisano 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 Pisano Avenue inspected?

Pisano 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 2,122 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pisano 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 Pisano Avenue?

Pisano Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Pisano Avenue?

Pisano Avenue is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Pisano Avenue and does age affect safety?

Pisano Avenue was built in 1989, making it 37 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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