US Bridges

SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of NW 154 ST · Structure no. 870102

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8 is a concrete slab carrying SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 64,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,908 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826 SB (870252)
CrossesCanal C-8
Location0.3 MI N of NW 154 ST
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.91845, -80.32528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,500 (2022)
Projected traffic111,908 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8 carry?

About 64,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 SB (870252) over Canal C-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.