US Bridges

SW 12th Street over Coral Park Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Miles E of SW 97th Av · Structure no. 874398

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
604
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 12th Street over Coral Park Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 12th Street over Coral Park Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW 12th Street
CrossesCoral Park Canal
Location0.2 Miles E of SW 97th Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.75825, -80.3475
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2023)
Projected traffic973 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 12th Street over Coral Park Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 12th Street over Coral Park 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SW 12th Street over Coral Park Canal carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 12th Street over Coral Park Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SW 12th Street over Coral Park Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.