US Bridges

SR-856 over Country Club Drive

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.0M W of A1A · Structure no. 870634

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-856 over Country Club Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-856 over Country Club Drive in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,135 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-856
CrossesCountry Club Drive
Location1.0M W of A1A
RouteState Highway 856
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.95363, -80.13846
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2024)
Projected traffic71,135 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-856 over Country Club Drive built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-856 over Country Club Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-856 over Country Club Drive carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-856 over Country Club Drive?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SR-856 over Country Club Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.