US Bridges

SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR-826 & US-41 · Structure no. 870267

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
143,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 143,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 248,105 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826 NB
CrossesUS-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST
LocationSR-826 & US-41
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76259, -80.3206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,000 (2022)
Projected traffic248,105 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST carry?

About 143,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST?

The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 NB over US-41(SR-90) SW 8th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.