NW 87th Ave.
Carrying NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6
US 27 & NW 87th Ave, Miami-Dade, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NW 87th Ave.
The NW 87th Ave. bridge in Miami-Dade, Florida carries NW 87th Ave. over Miami Canal C-6. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.6 meters (130 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NW 87th Ave. compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2019
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 39.6 m (130 ft)
- Deck Width
- 60.6 m (199 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 874026
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW 87th Ave. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NW 87th Ave. against other structures in Miami-Dade and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NW 87th Ave.?
NW 87th Ave. in Miami-Dade, Florida has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NW 87th Ave. inspected?
NW 87th Ave.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 87th Ave. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NW 87th Ave.?
NW 87th Ave. has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NW 87th Ave.?
NW 87th Ave. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NW 87th Ave. and does age affect safety?
NW 87th Ave. was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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