US Bridges

Comp SR-826 over Oleta River

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · .25 M E of US1 on SR-826 · Structure no. 870712

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
59,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comp SR-826 over Oleta River is a concrete tee beam carrying Comp SR-826 over Oleta River in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 83 years old, older 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 6 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 59,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,232 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesComp SR-826
CrossesOleta River
Location.25 M E of US1 on SR-826
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92606, -80.14944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,500 (2018)
Projected traffic103,232 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comp SR-826 over Oleta River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Comp SR-826 over Oleta River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Comp SR-826 over Oleta River carry?

About 59,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Comp SR-826 over Oleta River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Comp SR-826 over Oleta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.