US Bridges

Busway Extension over C-103 Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1MI N of SW 296th ST · Structure no. 874000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Busway Extension over C-103 Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Busway Extension over C-103 Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBusway Extension
CrossesC-103 Canal
Location0.1MI N of SW 296th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.49377, -80.45314
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C-103 Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Busway Extension over C-103 Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Busway Extension over C-103 Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Busway Extension over C-103 Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Busway Extension over C-103 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.