US Bridges

US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 350 Ft N of US-41 · Structure no. 870154

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4 is a concrete slab carrying US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,003 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesUS41WB to SR826NB
CrossesTamiami Canal C-4
Location350 Ft N of US-41
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76356, -80.31904
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic17,003 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4 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 2024.

How much traffic does US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US41WB to SR826NB over Tamiami Canal C-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.