US Bridges

SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103

GoodClosed to traffic

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.15MI. S of SW 320th St. · Structure no. 874236

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 12th Ave
CrossesCanal C-103
Location0.15MI. S of SW 320th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.46804, -80.46079
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103 carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE 12th Ave over Canal C-103?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.