US Bridges

NW 7th Street over Canal C-4

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5MI W of NW 57th Ave · Structure no. 874227

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 7th Street over Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 7th Street over Canal C-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,830 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 7th Street
CrossesCanal C-4
Location0.5MI W of NW 57th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77781, -80.29572
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2024)
Projected traffic42,830 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 7th Street over Canal C-4 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 7th Street over Canal C-4 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NW 7th Street over Canal C-4 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 7th Street over Canal C-4?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns NW 7th Street over Canal C-4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.