US Bridges

SW 288th Street over Canal C-103-N

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mile W of Turnpike · Structure no. 874354

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,842
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 288th Street over Canal C-103-N is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 288th Street over Canal C-103-N in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,842 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,648 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSW 288th Street
CrossesCanal C-103-N
Location0.1 Mile W of Turnpike
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.49958, -80.41897
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 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 width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,842 (2024)
Projected traffic28,648 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 288th Street over Canal C-103-N built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SW 288th Street over Canal C-103-N in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SW 288th Street over Canal C-103-N carry?

About 16,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 288th Street over Canal C-103-N?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns SW 288th Street over Canal C-103-N?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.