US Bridges

SR-826 over NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd)

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.5 Miles E of SR-823 · Structure no. 870249

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 60 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 115,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,392 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-826
CrossesNW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd)
Location1.5 Miles E of SR-823
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92546, -80.26867
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,500 (2024)
Projected traffic200,392 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 NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR-826 over NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 over NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd) carry?

About 115,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over NW 42nd Ave (lejeune Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.