US Bridges

W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1M N of SR-932 · Structure no. 870756

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 20th Av to SR826
CrossesLittle River Canal
Location0.1M N of SR-932
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.8696, -80.32273
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River Canal carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 20th Av to SR826 over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.