US Bridges

SR-826 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.25MI N of SR-94 · Structure no. 870286

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,235 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal C-2
Location0.25MI N of SR-94
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69217, -80.31708
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2022)
Projected traffic175,235 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 built?

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

What condition is SR-826 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2 carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over Snapper Creek Canal C-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.