US Bridges

SR 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR 836/SR 959 Intchg · Structure no. 870288

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 57 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 255,500 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 836 EB
CrossesSR 959 (nw 57th Avenue)
LocationSR 836/SR 959 Intchg
RouteState Highway 836
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78411, -80.28849
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222,500 (2023)
Projected traffic255,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue) carry?

About 222,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue)?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 EB over SR 959 (nw 57th Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.