US Bridges

SW 216th Street over Canal C-102

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. E of SW 147th Ave · Structure no. 874444

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,916
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 216th Street over Canal C-102 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 216th Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,916 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,377 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 216th Street
CrossesCanal C-102
Location0.4 Mi. E of SW 147th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.56588, -80.42316
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,916 (2020)
Projected traffic6,377 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 216th Street over Canal C-102 built?

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

What condition is SW 216th Street 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 216th Street over Canal C-102 carry?

About 3,916 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 216th Street 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 216th Street over Canal C-102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.