US Bridges

NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NW 17th Ave. and 26th St. · Structure no. 874612

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,976
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,976 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,129 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 17th Avenue
CrossesWagner Creek
LocationNW 17th Ave. and 26th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.80036, -80.22349
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,976 (2024)
Projected traffic33,129 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek carry?

About 19,976 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns NW 17th Avenue over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.