US Bridges

WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike)

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SR 836 / Heft Intchg. · Structure no. 870998

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
543 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,250
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike) is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,834 by 2042. The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWB SR 836 Off Ramp
CrossesNb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike)
LocationSR 836 / Heft Intchg.
RouteState Highway 836
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77626, -80.38594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length543 ft (165.5 m)
Longest span249 ft (75.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,250 (2024)
Projected traffic69,834 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike) carry?

About 40,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike)?

The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (75.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR 836 Off Ramp over Nb/Sb H.E.F.T (turnpike)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.