US Bridges

SW 217th Avenue over Canal C-113

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 3/4 Mile S of 296th St. · Structure no. 874494

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 217th Avenue over Canal C-113 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 217th Avenue over Canal C-113 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 217th Avenue
CrossesCanal C-113
Location3/4 Mile S of 296th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.48115, -80.5423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2021)
Projected traffic613 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 217th Avenue over Canal C-113 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 217th Avenue over Canal C-113 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SW 217th Avenue over Canal C-113 carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SW 217th Avenue over Canal C-113?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SW 217th Avenue over Canal C-113?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.