US Bridges

NW 17th Street over Wagner Creek Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 180FT. E of NW 14th Ave. · Structure no. 876415

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,324
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 17th Street over Wagner Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying NW 17th Street over Wagner Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 17th Street
CrossesWagner Creek Canal
Location180FT. E of NW 14th Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79118, -80.21858
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,324 (2024)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 17th Street over Wagner Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 17th Street over Wagner Creek 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 June 2024.

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

About 5,324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 17th Street over Wagner Creek Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NW 17th Street over Wagner Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.