US Bridges

Comp SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6

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Miami-Dade County, Florida · N. of NW 36 St. · Structure no. 870970

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6 is a concrete slab carrying Comp SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesComp SB SR-953
CrossesMiami Canal C-6
LocationN. of NW 36 St.
RouteState Highway 953
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81058, -80.26469
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,302 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Comp SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Comp SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SB SR-953 over Miami Canal C-6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.