US Bridges

SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Golden Glades Intchg · Structure no. 870601

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 69 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,495 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0
CrossesSR 826 Palmetto Expwy
LocationGolden Glades Intchg
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92854, -80.21216
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic29,495 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 Tpk Nb-Sb 0.0 over SR 826 Palmetto Expwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.