US Bridges

SB NW 105th Way over Miami Canal

FairPosted for load

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 50FT. S of Okeechobee Rd. · Structure no. 876302

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,370
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB NW 105th Way over Miami Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SB NW 105th Way over Miami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,370 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSB NW 105th Way
CrossesMiami Canal
Location50FT. S of Okeechobee Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86966, -80.34407
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,370 (2023)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 SB NW 105th Way over Miami Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB NW 105th Way over Miami 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB NW 105th Way over Miami Canal carry?

About 6,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is SB NW 105th Way over Miami Canal?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SB NW 105th Way over Miami Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.