US Bridges

SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3M N of SW 244 ST · Structure no. 870011

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102 is a concrete slab carrying SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSR-5 SB
CrossesPrinceton Canal C-102
Location0.3M N of SW 244 ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.54049, -80.40717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5 SB over Princeton Canal C-102?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.