US Bridges

SW 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At SW 137th Ave. · Structure no. 874340

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,510
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W is a concrete slab carrying SW 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 9,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 184th Street
CrossesBlack Creek Canal C-1W
LocationAt SW 137th Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.59658, -80.41306
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,510 (2014)
Projected traffic15,268 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SW 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W 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 2024.

How much traffic does SW 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W carry?

About 9,510 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SW 184th Street over Black Creek Canal C-1W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.