US Bridges

NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal

Poor

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 300 Ft S/O NW 36th St. · Structure no. 874756

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 74th Avenue
CrossesDressel Dairy Canal
Location300 Ft S/O NW 36th St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.80817, -80.31758
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2021)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NW 74th Avenue over Dressel Dairy Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.