SW 97th Avenue over West Brook Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 150 Ft N/O SW 16th St. · Structure no. 874238
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 97th Avenue over West Brook Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 97th Avenue over West Brook Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,700 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 97th Avenue over West Brook Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is SW 97th Avenue over West Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SW 97th Avenue over West Brook Canal carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SW 97th Avenue over West Brook Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns SW 97th Avenue over West Brook Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.