US Bridges

East Frontage Rd. over Little River Canal C-7

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · N of NW 103rd St. · Structure no. 870570

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Frontage Rd. over Little River Canal C-7 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Frontage Rd. over Little River Canal C-7 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,607 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,198 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Frontage Rd.
CrossesLittle River Canal C-7
LocationN of NW 103rd St.
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86967, -80.32261
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,607 (2022)
Projected traffic13,198 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 East Frontage Rd. over Little River Canal C-7 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Frontage Rd. 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 East Frontage Rd. over Little River Canal C-7 carry?

About 7,607 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Frontage Rd. over Little River Canal C-7?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Frontage Rd. over Little River Canal C-7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.