US Bridges

NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SW 158 ST · Structure no. 870232

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 61 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,785 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNB SR5 US-1
CrossesCutler Drain-Canal C-100
LocationSW 158 ST
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.62378, -80.34334
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic53,785 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100 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 NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NB SR5 US-1 over Cutler Drain-Canal C-100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.