US Bridges

SW 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.8 Mile W of SW 137 Ave. · Structure no. 874442

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,177
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W) is a steel culvert carrying SW 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17,177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,607 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 152nd Street
CrossesBlack Creek Canal (C-1W)
Location0.8 Mile W of SW 137 Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.62583, -80.42661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,177 (2020)
Projected traffic27,607 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SW 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W) carry?

About 17,177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns SW 152nd Street over Black Creek Canal (C-1W)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.