NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8)
PoorMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 Mile S of SR-826 · Structure no. 874360
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,291
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 28,291 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,122 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8) built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8) 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8) carry?
About 28,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8)?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns NW 67th Avenue over Biscayne Canal (C-8)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.