US Bridges

SR-826 WB (870251) over NW 47th Ave

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1MI W of NW 37th Ave · Structure no. 870051

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 WB (870251) over NW 47th Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 WB (870251) over NW 47th Ave in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 72,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,221 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesSR-826 WB (870251)
CrossesNW 47th Ave
Location1MI W of NW 37th Ave
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92531, -80.2765
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,750 (2023)
Projected traffic126,221 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 WB (870251) over NW 47th Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR-826 WB (870251) over NW 47th 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 WB (870251) over NW 47th Ave carry?

About 72,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 WB (870251) over NW 47th Ave?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 WB (870251) over NW 47th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.