US Bridges

SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR-826 over Little River · Structure no. 870758

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,182 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 155 ft wide.

CarriesSR-826 / Palmetto
CrossesLittle River Canal
LocationSR-826 over Little River
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86958, -80.32297
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic51,182 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal 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 SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 / Palmetto over Little River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.