US Bridges

NW 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At NW 42nd Avenue · Structure no. 874024

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4 is a concrete tee beam carrying NW 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 175th Street
CrossesCarol City Canal A-4
LocationAt NW 42nd Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.93275, -80.26931
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NW 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4 carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NW 175th Street over Carol City Canal A-4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.