US Bridges

SW 137th Ave over C-102 Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.8 Miles S/O SW 216th ST · Structure no. 874499

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 137th Ave over C-102 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 137th Ave over C-102 Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 137th Ave
CrossesC-102 Canal
Location0.8 Miles S/O SW 216th ST
RouteState Highway 825
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.55397, -80.41316
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 137th Ave over C-102 Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 137th Ave over C-102 Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does SW 137th Ave over C-102 Canal carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 137th Ave over C-102 Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SW 137th Ave over C-102 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.