US Bridges

Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Arthur Godfrey RD Mia Bch · Structure no. 870055

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,135 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesComp SR-112
CrossesIndian Creek Canal
LocationArthur Godfrey RD Mia Bch
RouteState Highway 112
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81342, -80.12458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2022)
Projected traffic71,135 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-112 over Indian Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.