US Bridges

SR 836 over Comfort Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2MILES E of NW 27th Ave · Structure no. 870143

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 over Comfort Canal is a concrete slab carrying SR 836 over Comfort Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 135,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,225 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 252 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 836
CrossesComfort Canal
Location0.2MILES E of NW 27th Ave
RouteState Highway 836
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78472, -80.23722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width252 ft (76.8 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,000 (2023)
Projected traffic234,225 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 836 over Comfort Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 836 over Comfort Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 over Comfort Canal carry?

About 135,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 over Comfort Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 252 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 over Comfort Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.