US Bridges

SW 125th Avenue over Canal C-102

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1/4 Mi. N of SW 264th St. · Structure no. 874319

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 125th Avenue over Canal C-102 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 125th Avenue over Canal C-102 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSW 125th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-102
Location1/4 Mi. N of SW 264th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.52577, -80.39395
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic936 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 125th Avenue over Canal C-102 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 125th Avenue over Canal C-102 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 125th Avenue over Canal C-102 carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 125th Avenue over Canal C-102?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SW 125th Avenue over Canal C-102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.