US Bridges

NW 116 Way over _miami Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 50FT. S/O Okeechobee Rd. · Structure no. 876306

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,283
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 116 Way over _miami Canal is a concrete slab carrying NW 116 Way over _miami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,283 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,303 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 116 Way
Crosses_miami Canal
Location50FT. S/O Okeechobee Rd.
RouteCity Street _0000
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.87894, -80.35669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,283 (2020)
Projected traffic8,303 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure9
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 NW 116 Way over _miami Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 116 Way over _miami 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NW 116 Way over _miami Canal carry?

About 7,283 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is NW 116 Way over _miami Canal?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns NW 116 Way over _miami Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.