SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. S of SW 312th St. · Structure no. 876010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,712
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S 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 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 6,712 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,380 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S carry?
About 6,712 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SW 162nd Avenue over Canal C-103S?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.