US Bridges

NW 14th Avenue over Wagner Creek Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 100FT. N of NW 17th St. · Structure no. 876416

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,506
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 14th Avenue over Wagner Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 14th Avenue over Wagner Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 14th Avenue
CrossesWagner Creek Canal
Location100FT. N of NW 17th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79176, -80.21913
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,506 (2024)
Projected traffic17,520 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 14th Avenue over Wagner Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 14th Avenue 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 14th Avenue over Wagner Creek Canal carry?

About 10,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 14th Avenue over Wagner Creek Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns NW 14th Avenue over Wagner Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.