US Bridges

Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 900FT N. of SW 296th ST · Structure no. 874104

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,171
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,166 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesOld Dixie Highway
CrossesCanal C-103
Location900FT N. of SW 296th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.49386, -80.45329
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,171 (2023)
Projected traffic5,166 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103 built?

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

What condition is Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103 carry?

About 3,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.