US Bridges

NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · US 27 & NW 87th Ave · Structure no. 874026

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 87th Ave.
CrossesMiami Canal C-6
LocationUS 27 & NW 87th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86587, -80.33895
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.6 m)
Roadway width177 ft (54.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 87th Ave. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.