US Bridges

Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NW 7 Ave and NW 85 Street · Structure no. 870073

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7 is a concrete slab carrying Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,448 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesComp SR-7
CrossesLittle River Canal C-7
LocationNW 7 Ave and NW 85 Street
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85453, -80.20942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2022)
Projected traffic49,448 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7 carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-7 over Little River Canal C-7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.