US Bridges

NW 191st Street over Carol City Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200FT. E of NW 39th Ct. · Structure no. 874017

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 191st Street over Carol City Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 191st Street over Carol City Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 191st Street
CrossesCarol City Canal
Location200FT. E of NW 39th Ct.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.94745, -80.26552
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 191st Street over Carol City Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 191st Street over Carol City 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 191st Street over Carol City Canal carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 191st Street over Carol City Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW 191st Street over Carol City Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.