SW 127th Ave
Carrying SW 127th Ave over Tamiami Canal
At US-41 (SW 8th St), Miami-Dade, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SW 127th Ave
The SW 127th Ave bridge in Miami-Dade, Florida carries SW 127th Ave over Tamiami Canal. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SW 127th Ave compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 25.3 m (83 ft)
- Deck Width
- 34.2 m (112 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 874211
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW 127th Ave is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SW 127th Ave against other structures in Miami-Dade and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SW 127th Ave?
SW 127th Ave in Miami-Dade, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SW 127th Ave inspected?
SW 127th Ave's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 127th Ave is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SW 127th Ave?
SW 127th Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SW 127th Ave?
SW 127th Ave is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SW 127th Ave and does age affect safety?
SW 127th Ave was built in 1993, making it 33 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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