SW 109th Avenue over Tamiami Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 50FT. N of US41/SW 8th ST · Structure no. 878101
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,182
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 109th Avenue over Tamiami Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 109th Avenue over Tamiami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 5,182 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 109th Avenue over Tamiami Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 109th Avenue over Tamiami 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SW 109th Avenue over Tamiami Canal carry?
About 5,182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SW 109th Avenue over Tamiami Canal?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns SW 109th Avenue over Tamiami Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.