US Bridges

NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (bird Road)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 2MI S of US 41 · Structure no. 871022

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,250
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (bird Road) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (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 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNB SR 826 Palmetto
CrossesSW 40th (bird Road)
Location2MI S of US 41
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.73297, -80.31824
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,250 (2025)
Projected traffic135,764 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (bird Road) built?

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

What condition is NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (bird Road) carry?

About 78,250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (bird Road)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns NB SR 826 Palmetto over SW 40th (bird Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.