US Bridges

SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-102

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1/4 Mile N of SW 200th ST · Structure no. 874441

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,396
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-102 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-102 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 187th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-102
Location1/4 Mile N of SW 200th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.58306, -80.49458
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2023)
Projected traffic2,415 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 187th Avenue over Canal C-102 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-102 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-102 carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-102?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SW 187th Avenue over Canal C-102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.