US Bridges

NW 32nd Place over Comfort Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 280FT. S of NW 14th St. · Structure no. 876411

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 32nd Place over Comfort Canal is a concrete slab carrying NW 32nd Place over Comfort Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 32nd Place
CrossesComfort Canal
Location280FT. S of NW 14th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78611, -80.24927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2024)
Projected traffic487 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 32nd Place over Comfort Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 32nd Place over Comfort Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NW 32nd Place over Comfort Canal carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 32nd Place over Comfort Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW 32nd Place over Comfort Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.