US Bridges

SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SW 40th ST · Structure no. 871021

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road) 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 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 78,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,764 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-826 SB (871022)
CrossesSR-976 (bird Road)
LocationSW 40th ST
RouteState Highway 826
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.73296, -80.3187
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,250 (2023)
Projected traffic135,764 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road) built?

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

What condition is SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road) carry?

About 78,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR-826 SB (871022) over SR-976 (bird Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.