US Bridges

SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.85 Miles W of I 95 · Structure no. 870147

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,986 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,750
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968, 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 68,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,281 by 2041. The structure is 2,986 ft (910 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 836 WB
CrossesRoads & Miami River
Location0.85 Miles W of I 95
RouteState Highway 836
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78403, -80.21858
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,986 ft (910 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,750 (2019)
Projected traffic119,281 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River built?

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

What condition is SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River carry?

About 68,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River?

The structure is 2,986 ft (910 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 WB over Roads & Miami River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.