NW 79th Avenue over Miami Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · At US-27 (okeechobee Rd.) · Structure no. 874304
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 79th Avenue over Miami Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 79th Avenue over Miami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 93 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 79th Avenue over Miami Canal built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 79th Avenue 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NW 79th Avenue over Miami Canal carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NW 79th Avenue over Miami Canal?
The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns NW 79th Avenue over Miami Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.