US Bridges

Comp SR-915 over Biscayne Canal C-8

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NE 6 Ave / NE 111 ST · Structure no. 870631

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-915 over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a concrete slab carrying Comp SR-915 over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,659 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesComp SR-915
CrossesBiscayne Canal C-8
LocationNE 6 Ave / NE 111 ST
RouteState Highway 915
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.87834, -80.18575
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2022)
Projected traffic33,659 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-915 over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-915 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Comp SR-915 over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-915 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-915 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.