US Bridges

N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NW 17th Ave & N River DR · Structure no. 874351

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,727
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,855 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN River DR Flyover
CrossesNW 17th Avenue
LocationNW 17th Ave & N River DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78703, -80.22297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,727 (2024)
Projected traffic31,855 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue carry?

About 18,727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N River DR Flyover over NW 17th Avenue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.