US Bridges

Comp SR-7 over Biscayne Canal C-8

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.14M N of NW 151 ST · Structure no. 870074

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-7 over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a concrete slab carrying Comp SR-7 over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,242 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesComp SR-7
CrossesBiscayne Canal C-8
Location0.14M N of NW 151 ST
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.91675, -80.21189
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2022)
Projected traffic44,242 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Biscayne Canal C-8 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-7 over Biscayne Canal C-8 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-7 over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-7 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-7 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.