US Bridges

Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Sunny Isles / NE 194 St. · Structure no. 870694

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesComp SR-856
CrossesSR A1A S to SR 856 W
LocationSunny Isles / NE 194 St.
RouteState Highway 856
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.954, -80.12258
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W built?

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

What condition is Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-856 over SR A1A S to SR 856 W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.