US Bridges

SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1 MI S of US-41 (SR90) · Structure no. 870760

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 107,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,645 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826 SB
CrossesSR-972 (sw 24th St)
Location1 MI S of US-41 (SR90)
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.74811, -80.32007
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,000 (2024)
Projected traffic185,645 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St) carry?

About 107,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 SB over SR-972 (sw 24th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.