NW 74th Street over Miami Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · At Okeechobee RD (US27) · Structure no. 874095
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,925
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 74th Street over Miami Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 74th Street over Miami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,925 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 74th Street over Miami Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 74th Street over Miami Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does NW 74th Street over Miami Canal carry?
About 18,925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NW 74th Street over Miami Canal?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns NW 74th Street over Miami Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.