US Bridges

SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Midtown Interchange · Structure no. 870456

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,417 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1969, 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 61,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,703 by 2042. The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 836 EB
CrossesSR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps
LocationMidtown Interchange
RouteState Highway 836
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78867, -80.20519
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,417 ft (431.9 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,500 (2023)
Projected traffic106,703 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps built?

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

What condition is SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps carry?

About 61,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps?

The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 EB over SR 7/I-95 Main and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.