US Bridges

SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 400FT S of SW 24th ST · Structure no. 870765

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,892 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-972 to SR-826NB
CrossesCoral Gables Canal
Location400FT S of SW 24th ST
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.74718, -80.31857
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic26,892 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables Canal carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables Canal?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR-972 to SR-826NB over Coral Gables Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.