US Bridges

SR-5 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · S of SW 272 ST · Structure no. 870240

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-5 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-5 NB (870017)
CrossesMowry Canal C-103-N
LocationS of SW 272 ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.51603, -80.42981
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,302 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR-5 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N 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 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-5 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5 NB (870017) over Mowry Canal C-103-N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.