US Bridges

SW 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 Mile S of SW 200th ST · Structure no. 874338

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,835
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,835 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,654 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 127th Ave.
CrossesBlack Creek Canal C-1W
Location0.4 Mile S of SW 200th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.57468, -80.39694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,835 (2014)
Projected traffic6,654 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SW 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W carry?

About 3,835 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 127th Ave. over Black Creek Canal C-1W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.