US Bridges

SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-75/SR-826 Interchange · Structure no. 870467

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 51 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,182 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR-826
CrossesI-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST
LocationI-75/SR-826 Interchange
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89861, -80.3243
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2024)
Projected traffic51,182 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over I-75 Ramp & NW 138 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.