US Bridges

SR-826 NB over US 1

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4MI S of SR-94 · Structure no. 870284

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
746 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 NB over US 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 NB over US 1 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2042. The structure is 746 ft (227.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-826 NB
CrossesUS 1
Location0.4MI S of SR-94
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.6831, -80.31507
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length746 ft (227.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB over US 1 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 NB over US 1 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 NB over US 1 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 NB over US 1?

The structure is 746 ft (227.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 NB over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.