US Bridges

SW 136th Street over Canal C-100-A

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 500FT E of SW 72nd Ave. · Structure no. 874420

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,056
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 136th Street over Canal C-100-A is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 136th Street over Canal C-100-A in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,056 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,260 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW 136th Street
CrossesCanal C-100-A
Location500FT E of SW 72nd Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.64458, -80.30819
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,056 (2024)
Projected traffic13,260 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 136th Street over Canal C-100-A built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 136th Street over Canal C-100-A 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SW 136th Street over Canal C-100-A carry?

About 12,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 136th Street over Canal C-100-A?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 136th Street over Canal C-100-A?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.