US Bridges

SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 Mile West of SR-874 · Structure no. 870737

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,328 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 120 ST 18.4
CrossesC-100 Canal
Location0.5 Mile West of SR-874
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.65718, -80.3883
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2024)
Projected traffic63,328 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns SW 120 ST 18.4 over C-100 Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.