US Bridges

SR 836 WB over NW 45th Avenue

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 MI West of SR 953 · Structure no. 870137

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 WB over NW 45th Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 WB over NW 45th Avenue 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224,000 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 836 WB
CrossesNW 45th Avenue
Location0.4 MI West of SR 953
RouteState Highway 836
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78333, -80.26965
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195,000 (2023)
Projected traffic224,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 836 WB over NW 45th Avenue 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 NW 45th Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 WB over NW 45th Avenue carry?

About 195,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 WB over NW 45th Avenue?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 WB over NW 45th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.