US Bridges

NE 10th Avenue over Inlet Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200FT. N of NE 83rd St. · Structure no. 874178

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,540
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 10th Avenue over Inlet Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 10th Avenue over Inlet Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,657 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 10th Avenue
CrossesInlet Canal
Location200FT. N of NE 83rd St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85252, -80.17663
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2021)
Projected traffic4,657 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 NE 10th Avenue over Inlet Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is NE 10th Avenue over Inlet 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NE 10th Avenue over Inlet Canal carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 10th Avenue over Inlet Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NE 10th Avenue over Inlet Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.