SW 97th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · North Side of US 41 · Structure no. 874216
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 97th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 97th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 44 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,860 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 97th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SW 97th 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SW 97th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4 carry?
About 16,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 97th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns SW 97th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.