Palm Avenue over Little River Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 1/4 Mile N/O NW 103rd ST · Structure no. 875801
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palm Avenue over Little River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Palm Avenue over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 years old, older 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,887 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Palm Avenue over Little River Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Palm 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Palm Avenue over Little River Canal carry?
About 16,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Palm Avenue over Little River Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Palm Avenue over Little River Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.