US Bridges

US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 11.5MI S/O SR-821 (116.5) · Structure no. 870955

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 1 (sr 5)
CrossesCanal C-111
Location11.5MI S/O SR-821 (116.5)
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.28953, -80.44487
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sr 5) over Canal C-111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.