NW 42nd Avenue over Carol City Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1MILE N of NW 177th St. · Structure no. 874023
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 42nd Avenue over Carol City Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW 42nd Avenue over Carol City Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,894 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 49 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 42nd Avenue over Carol City Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is NW 42nd 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NW 42nd Avenue over Carol City Canal carry?
About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NW 42nd Avenue 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 49 ft wide.
Who owns NW 42nd Avenue over Carol City Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.