US Bridges

SW 168th Street over Canal C-100

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1 Mile E of US-1 · Structure no. 874292

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,720
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 168th Street over Canal C-100 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 168th Street over Canal C-100 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,830 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 168th Street
CrossesCanal C-100
Location1 Mile E of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.61449, -80.32842
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2020)
Projected traffic10,830 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 168th Street over Canal C-100 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 168th Street over Canal C-100 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW 168th Street over Canal C-100 carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 168th Street over Canal C-100?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 168th Street over Canal C-100?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.