US Bridges

SW 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 MI S of SW 232nd ST · Structure no. 874449

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 124th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-102-N
Location0.3 MI S of SW 232nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.54675, -80.39244
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2016)
Projected traffic528 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N built?

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

What condition is SW 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SW 124th Avenue over Canal C-102-N?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.