SW 256th Street over Canal C-102
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of SW 137th Ave. · Structure no. 874447
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,465
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 256th Street over Canal C-102 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 256th Street over Canal C-102 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 3,465 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,879 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 256th Street over Canal C-102 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is SW 256th 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SW 256th Street over Canal C-102 carry?
About 3,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SW 256th Street over Canal C-102?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SW 256th Street over Canal C-102?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.