US Bridges

SR934 EB(NE79st) over Little River Canal C-7

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2M W of SR-5 · Structure no. 870626

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR934 EB(NE79st) over Little River Canal C-7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR934 EB(NE79st) over Little River Canal C-7 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 78 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,590 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR934 EB(NE79st)
CrossesLittle River Canal C-7
Location0.2M W of SR-5
RouteState Highway 934
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.84772, -80.18778
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2022)
Projected traffic44,590 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR934 EB(NE79st) over Little River Canal C-7 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SR934 EB(NE79st) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR934 EB(NE79st) over Little River Canal C-7 carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR934 EB(NE79st) over Little River Canal C-7?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR934 EB(NE79st) over Little River Canal C-7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.