US Bridges

NW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 50 Ft N of NW 103rd St. · Structure no. 874098

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,621
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,621 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,433 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave
CrossesLittle River Canal
Location50 Ft N of NW 103rd St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86959, -80.33106
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,621 (2024)
Projected traffic7,433 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal carry?

About 4,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns NW 82 Ave/W 24 Ave over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.