US Bridges

SW 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 800FT. N of SW 88th St. · Structure no. 874256

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,107
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 39,107 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,025 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 117th Ave.
CrossesTown and Country Lake
Location800FT. N of SW 88th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.68878, -80.38315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,107 (2024)
Projected traffic64,025 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SW 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake carry?

About 39,107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SW 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SW 117th Ave. over Town and Country Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.