NW 22nd Avenue Bridge

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Live status of NW 22nd Avenue Bridge updates in real time in the IsBridgeUp app; typical patterns are below.

Vertical clearance (closed)
25 ft
Schedule
Timed openings + curfews
Avg openings/day
9.6
last full month

Opening schedule

The draw opens on signal at any time, except during weekday rush-hour curfews — Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 7:35–8:59 AM and 4:45–5:59 PM — when it stays closed to vessels.

Regulation: 33 CFR 117.305(b)

Monthly opening statistics — June 2026

Openings
241
Avg per day
9.6
Avg duration
7.2 min
Time with span up
4.8%
Weekday avg/day
8.9
Weekend avg/day
11.4

Openings by hour of day (ET)

00:00 — 701:00 — 602:00 — 803:00 — 404:00 — 405:00 — 306:00 — 407:00 — 908:00 — 709:00 — 1710:00 — 1011:00 — 1512:00 — 1113:00 — 914:00 — 815:00 — 1016:00 — 2017:00 — 1118:00 — 1719:00 — 1420:00 — 1721:00 — 1222:00 — 723:00 — 1100:0006:0012:0018:00

Based on 25 days with FL511 data in June 2026.

Vessel traffic — June 2026

AIS vessels observed at openings
200

By vessel type

  • Recreational
    51
  • Towing / tug
    15
  • Passenger
    19
  • Cargo / tanker
    106
  • Other / unknown
    9

Counts include AIS-broadcasting vessels only; actual vessel traffic is higher.

About the bridge

The NW 22nd Avenue Bridge is a bascule dating to 1964 that crosses an industrial stretch of the north fork of the Miami River, with freight terminals along its banks. It is maintained by Miami-Dade County.

Physical characteristics

Vertical clearance, closed (MHW) 25 ft
Horizontal clearance 81 ft
Bridge type bascule
Year built 1964
VHF channel (bridge tender) Ch 9

Frequently asked questions

Is NW 22nd Avenue Bridge open right now?
NW 22nd Avenue Bridge opens and closes for vessel traffic throughout the day. Live status is available on this page and updates in real time in the IsBridgeUp app.
How often does NW 22nd Avenue Bridge open?
In June 2026, NW 22nd Avenue Bridge opened 241 times — about 9.6 openings per day, with an average opening lasting 7.2 minutes.
What is the opening schedule for NW 22nd Avenue Bridge?
The draw opens on signal at any time, except during weekday rush-hour curfews — Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 7:35–8:59 AM and 4:45–5:59 PM — when it stays closed to vessels.
What is the vertical clearance of NW 22nd Avenue Bridge?
The vertical clearance in the closed position is approximately 25 ft at mean high water. Vessels requiring more clearance need an opening.
Do I need to request an opening?
Vessels that cannot pass under the closed span signal the bridge tender for an opening, as provided by US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations (33 CFR Part 117).

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