NW South River Dr. over Tamiami Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 300 Ft N/O NW 20th St. · Structure no. 874019
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,282
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW South River Dr. over Tamiami Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying NW South River Dr. over Tamiami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,042 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW South River Dr. over Tamiami Canal built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW South River Dr. over Tamiami 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NW South River Dr. over Tamiami Canal carry?
About 9,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW South River Dr. over Tamiami Canal?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns NW South River Dr. over Tamiami Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.