US Bridges

SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.36ML N of SW 216 ST · Structure no. 870013

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB SR-5 (US-1)
CrossesBlack Creek Canal C-1
Location0.36ML N of SW 216 ST
RouteU.S. Route 0US-1
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.57056, -80.37764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$501,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR-5 (US-1) over Black Creek Canal C-1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.