US Bridges

Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 100FT W of NW 72 Ave · Structure no. 870652

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,148 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlager St.
CrossesTamiami Canal C-4
Location100FT W of NW 72 Ave
RouteState Highway 968
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77022, -80.31294
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2022)
Projected traffic84,148 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4 carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Flager St. over Tamiami Canal C-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.