US Bridges

SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 Mile West of A1A · Structure no. 870592

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,398 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 1,398 ft (426.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826 WB
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.1 Mile West of A1A
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.93025, -80.13043
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,398 ft (426.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,398 ft (426.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 WB over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.