US Bridges

SR-826 over Dressels Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.1 MI N of NW 36 ST · Structure no. 870984

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 over Dressels Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 over Dressels 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,952 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-826
CrossesDressels Canal
Location0.1 MI N of NW 36 ST
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81239, -80.32136
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width228 ft (69.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic19,952 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Dressels Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-826 over Dressels 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-826 over Dressels Canal carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 over Dressels Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 over Dressels Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.