US Bridges

Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2M N of NW 103 ST · Structure no. 870637

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,413 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesComp SR-953
CrossesLittle River Canal C-7
Location0.2M N of NW 103 ST
RouteState Highway 953
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.87056, -80.26683
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2022)
Projected traffic27,413 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7 carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-953 over Little River Canal C-7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.