US Bridges

NE 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200FT. S of NE 86th St. · Structure no. 874181

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,086
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal is a concrete slab carrying NE 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,086 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,113 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNE 2nd Avenue
CrossesLittle River Canal
Location200FT. S of NE 86th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85353, -80.19303
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,086 (2021)
Projected traffic19,113 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

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 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal carry?

About 15,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NE 2nd Avenue over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.