SW 16th Street over Westbrook Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 300 Ft. E/O SW 99th Ct. · Structure no. 874235
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,274
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 16th Street over Westbrook Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 16th Street over Westbrook Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,447 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 16th Street over Westbrook Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 16th Street over Westbrook 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SW 16th Street over Westbrook Canal carry?
About 3,274 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 16th Street over Westbrook Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SW 16th Street over Westbrook Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.