US Bridges

SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr)

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1 Mile S of SR-976 · Structure no. 871013

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 156,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 271,528 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesSR-826 Nb/Sb
CrossesSW 56th ST (miller Dr)
Location1 Mile S of SR-976
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.71779, -80.31845
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,500 (2025)
Projected traffic271,528 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr) carry?

About 156,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 Nb/Sb over SW 56th ST (miller Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.