US Bridges

SW 248th Street over Canal C-102

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 Miles E of US-1 · Structure no. 874446

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 248th Street over Canal C-102 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 248th 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 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 5,239 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,526 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 248th Street
CrossesCanal C-102
Location0.4 Miles E of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.53656, -80.40475
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,239 (2023)
Projected traffic8,526 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 248th Street over Canal C-102 built?

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

What condition is SW 248th 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 248th Street over Canal C-102 carry?

About 5,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 248th Street over Canal C-102?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 248th Street over Canal C-102?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.