US Bridges

SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 600 Ft. N of SR 821 (tpk) · Structure no. 870460

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
626 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
118,000
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,730 by 2042. The structure is 626 ft (190.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 117th Avenue
CrossesSR 874 & Scl R/R
Location600 Ft. N of SR 821 (tpk)
RouteCity Street 874
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.65192, -80.38333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length626 ft (190.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2024)
Projected traffic204,730 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R carry?

About 118,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R?

The structure is 626 ft (190.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SW 117th Avenue over SR 874 & Scl R/R?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.