US Bridges

SR 836 over Wagner Creek Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.0 Mile E of Toll Plaza · Structure no. 870149

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 over Wagner Creek Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 836 over Wagner Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 219 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 836
CrossesWagner Creek Canal
Location1.0 Mile E of Toll Plaza
RouteState Highway 836
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78619, -80.21319
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width219 ft (66.8 m)
Roadway width167 ft (51 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Wagner Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 836 over Wagner Creek Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 over Wagner Creek Canal carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 over Wagner Creek Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 219 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 over Wagner Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.