US Bridges

SW 167th Avenue over Canal C-103

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 400FT. S. of SW 288th St. · Structure no. 874212

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 167th Avenue over Canal C-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 167th Avenue 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 6 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 167th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-103
Location400FT. S. of SW 288th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.49815, -80.46118
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2023)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 SW 167th Avenue over Canal C-103 built?

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

What condition is SW 167th Avenue 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 SW 167th Avenue over Canal C-103 carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 167th Avenue over Canal C-103?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 167th Avenue over Canal C-103?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.