US Bridges

NE 88th Street over Tidal Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 Miles W of A1A · Structure no. 878001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 88th Street over Tidal Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 88th Street over Tidal Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNE 88th Street
CrossesTidal Canal
Location0.5 Miles W of A1A
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.87287, -80.12963
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2020)
Projected traffic759 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 NE 88th Street over Tidal Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 88th Street over Tidal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NE 88th Street over Tidal Canal carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 88th Street over Tidal Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NE 88th Street over Tidal Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.