US Bridges

Comp over Arch Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.03 Mile South of NE 135 · Structure no. 870744

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp over Arch Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comp over Arch Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,870 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesComp
CrossesArch Creek Canal
Location0.03 Mile South of NE 135
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89861, -80.16083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2022)
Projected traffic72,870 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Comp over Arch Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp over Arch Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Comp over Arch Creek Canal carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Comp over Arch Creek Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Comp over Arch Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.