US Bridges

SR826 SB from US27 over Miami Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.8 MI S of SR-932 · Structure no. 870978

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR826 SB from US27 over Miami Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR826 SB from US27 over 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,952 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesSR826 SB from US27
CrossesMiami Canal
Location0.8 MI S of SR-932
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85457, -80.32381
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,952 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR826 SB from US27 over Miami Canal built?

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

What condition is SR826 SB from US27 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR826 SB from US27 over Miami Canal carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR826 SB from US27 over Miami Canal?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR826 SB from US27 over Miami Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.