US Bridges

SR - 953 over Tamiami Canal C-4

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · .36 M N of NW 18 ST · Structure no. 870992

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR - 953 over Tamiami Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR - 953 over Tamiami Canal C-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 27,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,146 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesSR - 953
CrossesTamiami Canal C-4
Location.36 M N of NW 18 ST
RouteState Highway 953
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79351, -80.26439
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 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 rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,750 (2022)
Projected traffic48,146 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR - 953 over Tamiami Canal C-4 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR - 953 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 SR - 953 over Tamiami Canal C-4 carry?

About 27,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR - 953 over Tamiami Canal C-4?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR - 953 over Tamiami Canal C-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.