US Bridges

SW 157 Ave. over C-1W Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.13MI. S of SW 112th St. · Structure no. 874241

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 157 Ave. over C-1W Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 157 Ave. over C-1W Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,765 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 157 Ave.
CrossesC-1W Canal
Location0.13MI. S of SW 112th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.66226, -80.45011
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2020)
Projected traffic22,765 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 157 Ave. over C-1W Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 157 Ave. over C-1W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SW 157 Ave. over C-1W Canal carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SW 157 Ave. over C-1W Canal?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SW 157 Ave. over C-1W Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.