W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4M E of NW 27 Ave · Structure no. 870611
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,952 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns W/B S.R. 916 over Opa Locka Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.