US Bridges

Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR-A1A NB to SR-826 WB · Structure no. 870706

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,090 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,820 by 2044. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp SR-826
CrossesSR - A1A SB
LocationSR-A1A NB to SR-826 WB
RouteState Highway 0A1A
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.93031, -80.12232
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,820 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB built?

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

What condition is Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB?

The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp SR-826 over SR - A1A SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.