SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 1/4 Mile E/O SW 97th Ave · Structure no. 874478
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW 248th Street over Levee L-31E Barrow Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.