US Bridges

SR-826 over Fec RR Spur

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · N of NW 74th ST · Structure no. 870258

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over Fec RR Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over Fec RR Spur in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,965 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 203 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-826
CrossesFec RR Spur
LocationN of NW 74th ST
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.8482, -80.32236
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width203 ft (61.9 m)
Roadway width198 ft (60.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,965 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fec RR Spur built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR-826 over Fec RR Spur 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 over Fec RR Spur carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over Fec RR Spur?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over Fec RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.