US Bridges

Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-75/SR 826 Interchange · Structure no. 870643

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,016 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
42,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75 is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 39 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 5 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,738 by 2042. The structure is 3,016 ft (919.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to I-75 NB
CrossesSR-826 & I-75
LocationI-75/SR 826 Interchange
RouteInterstate 75
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89578, -80.32453
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,016 ft (919.3 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2024)
Projected traffic73,738 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75 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 Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75 carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75?

The structure is 3,016 ft (919.3 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I-75 NB over SR-826 & I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.