SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. Canal
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Mile S of SW 56th St. · Structure no. 874505
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,824
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 1,824 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. Canal carry?
About 1,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SW 118th Avenue over SW 60th St. Ext. Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.