US Bridges

SR-826 over SR-823 (nw 57th Ave.)

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 3MI W of SR-817 · Structure no. 870253

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over SR-823 (nw 57th Ave.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over SR-823 (nw 57th Ave.) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 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 149,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,382 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826
CrossesSR-823 (nw 57th Ave.)
Location3MI W of SR-817
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92508, -80.29319
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,500 (2022)
Projected traffic259,382 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-823 (nw 57th Ave.) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR-826 over SR-823 (nw 57th 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 over SR-823 (nw 57th Ave.) carry?

About 149,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over SR-823 (nw 57th Ave.)?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over SR-823 (nw 57th Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.