N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 over Tamiami Canal C-4
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 100FT N of W Flagler ST · Structure no. 870655
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 over Tamiami Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 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 N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 over Tamiami Canal C-4 carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 over Tamiami Canal C-4?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns N.W. 72 Ave SR-969 over Tamiami Canal C-4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.