US Bridges

SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Golden Glades Interchange · Structure no. 870041

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,160 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-826
CrossesI-95 (SR-9A)
LocationGolden Glades Interchange
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92688, -80.20735
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2024)
Projected traffic97,160 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A) carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A)?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over I-95 (SR-9A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.