US Bridges

SW 107th Avenue over Military Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Mile S of SW 296th ST · Structure no. 874317

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 107th Avenue over Military Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 107th Avenue over Military Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 107th Avenue
CrossesMilitary Canal
Location0.2 Mile S of SW 296th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.48929, -80.36357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2023)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 107th Avenue over Military Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 107th Avenue over Military Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SW 107th Avenue over Military Canal carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 107th Avenue over Military Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SW 107th Avenue over Military Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.