US Bridges

NW 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7)

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Mile N of NW 103rd ST · Structure no. 874334

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24,725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,576 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 22nd Ave.
CrossesLittle River Canal (C7)
Location0.2 Mile N of NW 103rd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.8715, -80.23422
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,725 (2020)
Projected traffic40,576 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 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NW 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7) carry?

About 24,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NW 22nd Ave. over Little River Canal (C7)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.