US Bridges

SR 836 EB over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · EB SR 836 over Lejuene RD · Structure no. 870291

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 EB over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 EB over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 110,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,718 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 836 EB
CrossesSR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)
LocationEB SR 836 over Lejuene RD
RouteState Highway 836
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78508, -80.26408
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,500 (2022)
Projected traffic191,718 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 836 EB over SR 953 (nw 42nd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 EB over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue) carry?

About 110,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 EB over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 EB over SR 953 (nw 42nd Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.