US Bridges

I-95 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5MI S of NW 95th ST · Structure no. 870433

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
134,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7 is a concrete slab carrying I-95 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 134,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,490 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB (870317)
CrossesLittle River Canal C-7
Location0.5MI S of NW 95th ST
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85428, -80.20791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,000 (2024)
Projected traffic232,490 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7 built?

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

What condition is I-95 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7 carry?

About 134,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB (870317) over Little River Canal C-7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.