US Bridges

Comp SR-922 over Biscayne Canal C-8

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NE 125 ST at NW 3 Ave · Structure no. 870671

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-922 over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a concrete tee beam carrying Comp SR-922 over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,520 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesComp SR-922
CrossesBiscayne Canal C-8
LocationNE 125 ST at NW 3 Ave
RouteState Highway 922
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.88995, -80.19329
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2022)
Projected traffic55,520 by 2044
Trucks12%
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-922 over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-922 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Comp SR-922 over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-922 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-922 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.