NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 80FT. W of NW 47th Avenue · Structure no. 874005
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 563
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue Canal carry?
About 563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NW 215th Street over Palm Avenue Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.