US Bridges

SR-826 over US-27 & Miami Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.8 MI S of SR-932 · Structure no. 870975

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over US-27 & Miami Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over US-27 & Miami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 250,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 433,750 by 2042. The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long and 205 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-826
CrossesUS-27 & Miami Canal
Location0.8 MI S of SR-932
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.8537, -80.32255
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length471 ft (143.7 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.5 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.4 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250,000 (2022)
Projected traffic433,750 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 over US-27 & Miami Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 over US-27 & Miami 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 over US-27 & Miami Canal carry?

About 250,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over US-27 & Miami Canal?

The structure is 471 ft (143.7 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.5 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over US-27 & Miami Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.