FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW 94th Avenue

Carrying SW 94th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4

At US-41 (SW 8th St.), Miami-Dade, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW 94th Avenue

The SW 94th Avenue bridge in Miami-Dade, Florida carries SW 94th Avenue over Tamiami Canal C-4. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,350 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SW 94th Avenue compares

▲ 2.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Florida bridges
1,058
Bridges in Miami-Dade · 48 in Poor condition
SW 94th Avenue 41.1 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.6 m (74 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
874215

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW 94th Avenue 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 94th Avenue 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 94th Avenue?

SW 94th Avenue 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 94th Avenue inspected?

SW 94th Avenue'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 15,350 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 94th Avenue 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 94th Avenue?

SW 94th Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW 94th Avenue?

SW 94th Avenue is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SW 94th Avenue and does age affect safety?

SW 94th Avenue was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.