SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.75 Mile W of SR 953 · Structure no. 870136
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 89,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,283 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon carry?
About 89,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns SR 836 WB over Blue Lagoon?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.