NW 138th St. over Miami Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 50FT W of US27-OKEECHOBEE · Structure no. 874231
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,611
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 138th St. over Miami Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 138th St. over Miami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,611 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 138th St. over Miami Canal built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 138th St. over Miami 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NW 138th St. over Miami Canal carry?
About 2,611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is NW 138th St. over Miami Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns NW 138th St. over Miami Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.