US Bridges

SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1ML E of SW 187 Ave. · Structure no. 870585

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR-90 SW 8st
CrossesCanal L-31N Leeve
Location0.1ML E of SW 187 Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76103, -80.49801
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-90 SW 8st over Canal L-31N Leeve?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.