US Bridges

NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 260FT. Wof NW7th AVE(SR7) · Structure no. 876400

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 7th Street
CrossesWagner Creek Canal
Location260FT. Wof NW7th AVE(SR7)
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78047, -80.20722
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2024)
Projected traffic487 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek Canal carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW 7th Street over Wagner Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.