US Bridges

SW 155th Avenue over Black Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.13 Mile N/O SW 152nd ST · Structure no. 874004

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 155th Avenue over Black Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 155th Avenue over Black 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 155th Avenue
CrossesBlack Creek Canal
Location0.13 Mile N/O SW 152nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.62783, -80.44514
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2024)
Projected traffic541 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SW 155th Avenue over Black Creek Canal built?

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

What condition is SW 155th Avenue over Black 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SW 155th Avenue over Black Creek Canal carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 155th Avenue over Black Creek Canal?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SW 155th Avenue over Black Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.