US Bridges

NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mile N of NW 71st St. · Structure no. 874033

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
790 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,183
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,333 by 2042. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 12th Avenue
CrossesLocal Streets and RR
Location0.1 Mile N of NW 71st St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.84111, -80.21707
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length790 ft (240.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,183 (2024)
Projected traffic24,333 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR carry?

About 15,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR?

The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NW 12th Avenue over Local Streets and RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.