US Bridges

SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-103

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 600FT S of SW 272nd ST · Structure no. 874265

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,344
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-103 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 187th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-103
Location600FT S of SW 272nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.51194, -80.49403
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (1999)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

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 187th Avenue over Canal C-103 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SW 187th 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 187th Avenue over Canal C-103 carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-103?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-103?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.