US Bridges

SW 127th Avenue over Canal C-103

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.25 Mi. N of SW 320th ST · Structure no. 874455

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 127th Avenue over Canal C-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 127th Avenue over Canal C-103 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 127th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-103
Location0.25 Mi. N of SW 320th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.47373, -80.39576
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic131 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 127th Avenue over Canal C-103 built?

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

What condition is SW 127th Avenue over Canal C-103 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 127th Avenue over Canal C-103 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 127th Avenue over Canal C-103?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW 127th Avenue over Canal C-103?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.