US Bridges

SR-826 over SR-817 (nw 27th Ave)

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NW 27th Ave · Structure no. 870239

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over SR-817 (nw 27th Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over SR-817 (nw 27th Ave) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 6 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 145,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 251,575 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826
CrossesSR-817 (nw 27th Ave)
LocationNW 27th Ave
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92633, -80.24461
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,000 (2022)
Projected traffic251,575 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR-817 (nw 27th Ave) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR-826 over SR-817 (nw 27th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 over SR-817 (nw 27th Ave) carry?

About 145,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over SR-817 (nw 27th Ave)?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over SR-817 (nw 27th Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.