US Bridges

SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.11M N of SW 296 ST · Structure no. 870010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103 is a concrete slab carrying SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 years old, older 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,724 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-5 SB (870228)
CrossesMowry Canal C-103
Location0.11M N of SW 296 ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.49333, -80.45261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,724 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103 carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5 SB (870228) over Mowry Canal C-103?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.