US Bridges

SR-826 over NW 17th Ave

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1MI E of SR817(NW27AVE) · Structure no. 870104

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over NW 17th Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over NW 17th Ave in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 135,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,225 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 135 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-826
CrossesNW 17th Ave
Location1MI E of SR817(NW27AVE)
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92689, -80.22847
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,000 (2023)
Projected traffic234,225 by 2042
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 over NW 17th Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR-826 over NW 17th 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 over NW 17th Ave carry?

About 135,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over NW 17th Ave?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over NW 17th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.