US Bridges

SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Just East of Toll Booth · Structure no. 870297

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,750
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 68,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,281 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 836 EB
CrossesLawrence Waterway
LocationJust East of Toll Booth
RouteState Highway 836
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78244, -80.22429
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,750 (2023)
Projected traffic119,281 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway carry?

About 68,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 EB over Lawrence Waterway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.