US Bridges

SW 160th Street over Black Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 300FT. East of 142nd Ave. · Structure no. 874347

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 160th Street over Black Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 160th Street over Black Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 160th Street
CrossesBlack Creek Canal
Location300FT. East of 142nd Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.61861, -80.42172
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2024)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 160th Street over Black Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 160th Street over Black Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SW 160th Street over Black Creek Canal carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 160th Street over Black Creek Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SW 160th Street over Black Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.