US Bridges

SR 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Just East of Toll Booth · Structure no. 870969

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,912 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 836 EB Ramps
CrossesLawrence Waterway
LocationJust East of Toll Booth
RouteState Highway 836
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78222, -80.22431
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,912 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway built?

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

What condition is SR 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 EB Ramps over Lawrence Waterway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.