US Bridges

EB SR 948(NW 36th) over Miami Canal C-6

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · EB SR 948 over Miami Cana · Structure no. 871098

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB SR 948(NW 36th) over Miami Canal C-6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB SR 948(NW 36th) over Miami Canal C-6 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,941 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEB SR 948(NW 36th)
CrossesMiami Canal C-6
LocationEB SR 948 over Miami Cana
RouteState Highway 948
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.80836, -80.26182
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2022)
Projected traffic42,941 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB SR 948(NW 36th) over Miami Canal C-6 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB SR 948(NW 36th) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does EB SR 948(NW 36th) over Miami Canal C-6 carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB SR 948(NW 36th) over Miami Canal C-6?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns EB SR 948(NW 36th) over Miami Canal C-6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.