US Bridges

SW 117th Ave. over Canal C-100

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mile S of SW 128th ST · Structure no. 874117

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,681
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 117th Ave. over Canal C-100 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 117th Ave. over Canal C-100 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 32,681 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,465 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSW 117th Ave.
CrossesCanal C-100
Location0.1 Mile S of SW 128th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.646, -80.38303
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,681 (2014)
Projected traffic47,465 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 117th Ave. over Canal C-100 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 117th Ave. over Canal C-100 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SW 117th Ave. over Canal C-100 carry?

About 32,681 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 117th Ave. over Canal C-100?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SW 117th Ave. over Canal C-100?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.