US Bridges

SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of SR 817 · Structure no. 870035

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 63 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 149,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,515 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 135 ft wide.

CarriesSR826 Palmetto Exp
CrossesNW 22nd Ave
Location0.5 MI E of SR 817
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92666, -80.23663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,000 (2024)
Projected traffic258,515 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave carry?

About 149,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SR826 Palmetto Exp over NW 22nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.