US Bridges

SW 312th Street over Canal C-103

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 MI W of SW 157th Ave · Structure no. 874310

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 312th Street over Canal C-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 312th Street over Canal C-103 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 20,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,800 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW 312th Street
CrossesCanal C-103
Location0.1 MI W of SW 157th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.47742, -80.44686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,850 (2023)
Projected traffic35,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 312th Street over Canal C-103 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SW 312th Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SW 312th Street over Canal C-103 carry?

About 20,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 312th Street 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 74 ft wide.

Who owns SW 312th Street over Canal C-103?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.