US Bridges

Busway Extension over Canal C-102

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · N SW 244-BUS Way / US-1 · Structure no. 870979

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busway Extension over Canal C-102 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Busway Extension over Canal C-102 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBusway Extension
CrossesCanal C-102
LocationN SW 244-BUS Way / US-1
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.54061, -80.40734
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Busway Extension over Canal C-102 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Busway Extension over Canal C-102 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Busway Extension over Canal C-102 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Busway Extension over Canal C-102?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Busway Extension over Canal C-102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.