US Bridges

W 4th Ave Frontage over Little River Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 100FT. S of West 53rd St. · Structure no. 875804

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th Ave Frontage over Little River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W 4th Ave Frontage over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,079 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 4th Ave Frontage
CrossesLittle River Canal
Location100FT. S of West 53rd St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.87036, -80.29117
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2024)
Projected traffic7,079 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W 4th Ave Frontage over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th Ave Frontage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W 4th Ave Frontage over Little River Canal carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 4th Ave Frontage over Little River Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th Ave Frontage over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.