US Bridges

SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Mile North of SR-94 · Structure no. 870794

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,025 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR-826 SB to SR-94
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal
Location0.2 Mile North of SR-94
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.69227, -80.31732
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic26,025 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek Canal carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek Canal?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 SB to SR-94 over Snapper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.