SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-A
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · 100FT. W of SW 74THCOURT · Structure no. 874421
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,292
- 2025 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-A is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-A in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,292 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-A built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-A in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SW 144th Street over Canal C-100-A carry?
About 5,292 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 144th 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 144th Street over Canal C-100-A?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.