US Bridges

SW 280th Street over Canal C-103-N

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.1 Miles E of US 1 · Structure no. 874755

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,289
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 280th Street over Canal C-103-N is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 280th Street over Canal C-103-N in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,289 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSW 280th Street
CrossesCanal C-103-N
Location1.1 Miles E of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.50719, -80.42081
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,289 (2014)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 280th Street over Canal C-103-N built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 280th Street over Canal C-103-N 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SW 280th Street over Canal C-103-N carry?

About 2,289 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 280th Street over Canal C-103-N?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SW 280th Street over Canal C-103-N?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.