US Bridges

Comp SR-916 over Biscayne Canal C-8

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.25M E of Miami Ave · Structure no. 870610

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-916 over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a concrete slab carrying Comp SR-916 over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,942 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesComp SR-916
CrossesBiscayne Canal C-8
Location0.25M E of Miami Ave
RouteState Highway 916
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89903, -80.195
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2022)
Projected traffic78,942 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-916 over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Comp SR-916 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-916 over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-916 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-916 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.