US Bridges

Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.88M W of NW 7 Ave · Structure no. 870164

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesComp SR-852
CrossesFlorida Turnpike (SR-91)
Location0.88M W of NW 7 Ave
RouteState Highway 852
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.97222, -80.22969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2022)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91) carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-852 over Florida Turnpike (SR-91)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.