US Bridges

SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1MI S of Kendall Dr. · Structure no. 870129

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
704 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2044. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826 SB
CrossesSW98 St&busway&dadeland
Location1MI S of Kendall Dr.
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.67969, -80.31781
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 SB over SW98 St&busway&dadeland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.