US Bridges

SW 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200 Ft. N of SW 80th St. · Structure no. 874384

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,683
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 102nd Place
CrossesSunset Park Canal
Location200 Ft. N of SW 80th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69481, -80.35917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,683 (2024)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal carry?

About 2,683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SW 102nd Place over Sunset Park Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.