NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River
PoorClosed to trafficMiami-Dade County, Florida · 600FT. N of NW 14th ST · Structure no. 874383
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,078 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River is a steel movable - bascule carrying NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20,780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,957 by 2042. The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River carry?
About 20,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River?
The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns NW 22nd Avenue over Miami River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.