US Bridges

SW 197th Avenue over Canal C-102

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 65FT N of SW 192nd ST · Structure no. 874437

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 197th Avenue over Canal C-102 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 197th Avenue over Canal C-102 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,728 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 197th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-102
Location65FT N of SW 192nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.58708, -80.51089
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,728 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 197th Avenue over Canal C-102 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 197th Avenue over Canal C-102 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SW 197th Avenue over Canal C-102 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 197th Avenue over Canal C-102?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 197th Avenue over Canal C-102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.