Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Mile N of SW 272 St. · Structure no. 874457
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,776
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N 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 4,776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N carry?
About 4,776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Canal C-103N?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.