US Bridges

SR 836 WB over Railroad-Waterway

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At NW 72nd Ave. Off Ramp · Structure no. 870999

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
736 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 836 WB over Railroad-Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 836 WB over Railroad-Waterway 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 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,407 by 2042. The structure is 736 ft (224.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 836 WB
CrossesRailroad-Waterway
LocationAt NW 72nd Ave. Off Ramp
RouteState Highway 836
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78247, -80.30806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length736 ft (224.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2023)
Projected traffic48,407 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 836 WB over Railroad-Waterway built?

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

What condition is SR 836 WB over Railroad-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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 836 WB over Railroad-Waterway carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 836 WB over Railroad-Waterway?

The structure is 736 ft (224.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 836 WB over Railroad-Waterway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.