SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.8 Mile N of SW 248th ST · Structure no. 874433
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SW 97th Avenue over Black Creek Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.