US Bridges

SW 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 300FT. E of SW 78th Ave. · Structure no. 874424

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,852
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 12,852 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,033 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 168th Street
CrossesCutler Canal C-100-A
Location300FT. E of SW 78th Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.6148, -80.31753
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,852 (2024)
Projected traffic22,033 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A carry?

About 12,852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 168th Street over Cutler Canal C-100-A?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.