US Bridges

SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-C

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 130 Ft W of SW 78th Ave. · Structure no. 874418

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,296
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-C is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-C in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 144th Street
CrossesCanal C-100-C
Location130 Ft W of SW 78th Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.63683, -80.3201
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,296 (2024)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 144th Street over Canal C-100-C built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-C carry?

About 5,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-C?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.