US Bridges

NW 12th Street over Northwest Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. W of NW 72nd Ave. · Structure no. 874022

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,478
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 12th Street over Northwest Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NW 12th Street over Northwest Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 31,478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,609 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNW 12th Street
CrossesNorthwest Canal
Location0.5 Mi. W of NW 72nd Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78261, -80.3205
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,478 (2022)
Projected traffic40,609 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 12th Street over Northwest Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 12th Street over Northwest 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NW 12th Street over Northwest Canal carry?

About 31,478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 12th Street over Northwest Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns NW 12th Street over Northwest Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.