US Bridges

Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.7MILE S of SW 216th St. · Structure no. 874432

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,139
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,197 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cutler Road
CrossesBlack Creek Canal
Location0.7MILE S of SW 216th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.55928, -80.35917
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,139 (2024)
Projected traffic16,197 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal carry?

About 10,139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cutler Road over Black Creek Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.