US Bridges

SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St.

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-75 & SR 826 Interchange · Structure no. 871097

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St. in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSB SR 826 Off-Ramp
CrossesNW 138th St.
LocationI-75 & SR 826 Interchange
RouteState Highway 826
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89864, -80.32461
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St. carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St.?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR 826 Off-Ramp over NW 138th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.