SW 117th Avenue over Canal C-103
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.05 Mile N of SW 320 ST · Structure no. 874456
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 622
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 117th Avenue over Canal C-103 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 117th 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 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 117th Avenue over Canal C-103 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 117th Avenue over Canal C-103 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SW 117th Avenue over Canal C-103 carry?
About 622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 117th Avenue over Canal C-103?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SW 117th Avenue over Canal C-103?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.