US Bridges

SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave.

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.7 Ml W of Golden Glades · Structure no. 870050

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave. in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 5 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 146,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,310 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 135 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-826 Palmetto
CrossesNW 12th & 13th Ave.
Location0.7 Ml W of Golden Glades
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92723, -80.22164
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,000 (2025)
Projected traffic253,310 by 2045
Trucks6%
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 SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave. carry?

About 146,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave.?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 Palmetto over NW 12th & 13th Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.