US Bridges

I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5M S of Golden Glades I · Structure no. 870348

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 64 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 206,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 358,278 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesBiscayne Canal C-8
Location0.5M S of Golden Glades I
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.91676, -80.21025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.4 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,500 (2022)
Projected traffic358,278 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-95 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?

About 206,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.