US Bridges

East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At East 53rd Street · Structure no. 875805

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEast 2nd Avenue
CrossesCanal C-7
LocationAt East 53rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.87053, -80.27889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East 2nd Avenue over Canal C-7?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.