US Bridges

NW 95th Street over Little River Canal

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mile E of NW 17th Ave · Structure no. 874122

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 95th Street over Little River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 95th Street over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 95th Street
CrossesLittle River Canal
Location0.1 Mile E of NW 17th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86128, -80.22374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2024)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 95th Street over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 95th Street over Little River Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does NW 95th Street over Little River Canal carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 95th Street over Little River Canal?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NW 95th Street over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.