NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · At NW 41st Street · Structure no. 874097
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,872
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal is a steel culvert carrying NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,658 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal carry?
About 7,872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns NW 87th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.