US Bridges

SW 92nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 50FT. N of SW 8th Street · Structure no. 874217

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,783
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 92nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 92nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,783 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,742 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 92nd Avenue
CrossesTamiami Canal
Location50FT. N of SW 8th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76214, -80.34417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,783 (2024)
Projected traffic12,742 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 92nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 92nd Avenue over Tamiami 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SW 92nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal carry?

About 7,783 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 92nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SW 92nd Avenue over Tamiami Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.