US Bridges

SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SW 139 ST · Structure no. 870233

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C is a concrete slab carrying SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 60 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-5 NB ( 870016)
CrossesCanal C-100-C
LocationSW 139 ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.64128, -80.33528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C carry?

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

How long is SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5 NB ( 870016) over Canal C-100-C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.