US Bridges

SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 MI S of SR-968 · Structure no. 870781

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR826SB to US41WB
CrossesTamiami Canal
Location0.4 MI S of SR-968
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76276, -80.32138
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami Canal built?

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

What condition is SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami Canal carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami Canal?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR826SB to US41WB over Tamiami Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.