US Bridges

SW 122nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 75FT. N of US-41 · Structure no. 874213

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,566
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 122nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 122nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 54 years old, older 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 14,566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,808 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 122nd Avenue
CrossesTamiami Canal C-4
Location75FT. N of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76135, -80.39277
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,566 (2020)
Projected traffic20,808 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 122nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SW 122nd Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW 122nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 carry?

About 14,566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 122nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SW 122nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.