US Bridges

SW 264th Street over Canal C-103-N

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.25MI E of SW 157th Ave. · Structure no. 874356

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,795
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 264th Street over Canal C-103-N is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 264th Street over Canal C-103-N in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,035 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW 264th Street
CrossesCanal C-103-N
Location0.25MI E of SW 157th Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.52146, -80.44335
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2020)
Projected traffic3,035 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 264th Street over Canal C-103-N built?

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

What condition is SW 264th Street over Canal C-103-N 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SW 264th Street over Canal C-103-N carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 264th Street over Canal C-103-N?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 264th Street over Canal C-103-N?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.