US Bridges

SW 132nd Ave. over C-4 Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At US-41(SW 8th St.) · Structure no. 874246

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,457
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 132nd Ave. over C-4 Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 132nd Ave. over C-4 Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,050 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW 132nd Ave.
CrossesC-4 Canal
LocationAt US-41(SW 8th St.)
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76138, -80.40983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,457 (2024)
Projected traffic20,050 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 132nd Ave. over C-4 Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 132nd Ave. over C-4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SW 132nd Ave. over C-4 Canal carry?

About 13,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 132nd Ave. over C-4 Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SW 132nd Ave. over C-4 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.