US Bridges

SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1 Mile E of US-1 · Structure no. 874250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S 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.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 320th Street
CrossesCanal C-103-S
Location1 Mile E of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.47011, -80.45885
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 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 width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2020)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S built?

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

What condition is SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S 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 SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 320th Street over Canal C-103-S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.