Comp SR-973 over Tamiami Canal C-4
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · SW 87 Ave over Canal C-4 · Structure no. 870723
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Comp SR-973 over Tamiami Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Comp SR-973 over Tamiami Canal C-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 59 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,845 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Comp SR-973 over Tamiami Canal C-4 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Comp SR-973 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Comp SR-973 over Tamiami Canal C-4 carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Comp SR-973 over Tamiami Canal C-4?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Comp SR-973 over Tamiami Canal C-4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.