US Bridges

West 16th Avenue over Little River Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Miles N/O NW 103rd ST · Structure no. 875803

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 16th Avenue over Little River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West 16th Avenue over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1970, 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,449 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 16th Avenue
CrossesLittle River Canal
Location0.2 Miles N/O NW 103rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86958, -80.31492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2021)
Projected traffic27,449 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West 16th Avenue over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 16th 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 16th Avenue over Little River Canal carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West 16th Avenue over Little River Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns West 16th Avenue over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.