Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · Matheson Hammock Park · Structure no. 874294
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 736
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal carry?
About 736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Matheson Hmk Road over Matheson Hammock Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.