US Bridges

North Miami Avenue over Little River Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 100FT N of NW 85th Street · Structure no. 874649

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Miami Avenue over Little River Canal is a concrete slab carrying North Miami Avenue over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Miami Avenue
CrossesLittle River Canal
Location100FT N of NW 85th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85304, -80.19708
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 North Miami Avenue over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Miami 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does North Miami Avenue over Little River Canal carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Miami Avenue over Little River Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns North Miami Avenue over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.