US Bridges

SR-826 over NW 37th Ave

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At NW 37th Ave · Structure no. 870234

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over NW 37th Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over NW 37th Ave in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 61 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 155,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,792 by 2045. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-826
CrossesNW 37th Ave
LocationAt NW 37th Ave
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92569, -80.26067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,500 (2025)
Projected traffic269,792 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SR-826 over NW 37th Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR-826 over NW 37th Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-826 over NW 37th Ave carry?

About 155,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over NW 37th Ave?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over NW 37th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.