NW 52nd Avenue over Carol City Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.25MI N of NW 173rd ST · Structure no. 874021
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,485
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 52nd Avenue over Carol City Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 52nd Avenue 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 52nd Avenue over Carol City Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 52nd Avenue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NW 52nd Avenue over Carol City Canal carry?
About 1,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NW 52nd Avenue over Carol City Canal?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NW 52nd Avenue over Carol City Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.