West 8th Avenue over Little River Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 1/4 Mile N of NW 103rd ST · Structure no. 875802
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 8th Avenue over Little River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West 8th Avenue over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,244 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 8th Avenue over Little River Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is West 8th 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 West 8th Avenue over Little River Canal carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West 8th Avenue over Little River Canal?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns West 8th Avenue over Little River Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.