NW 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 MI N of NW 135th St. · Structure no. 874386
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka Canal is a concrete slab carrying NW 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 117 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 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is NW 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NW 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka Canal carry?
About 19,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns NW 22nd Avenue over Opa Locka Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.