SR826 PALMETTO EXP
SR826 PALMETTO EXP in 0.5 MI E Of SR 817, Miami-Dade County, Florida received a condition grade of B (71/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 149K vehicles daily on SR826 PALMETTO EXP over NW 22nd AVE.
SR826 PALMETTO EXP carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 71/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. SR826 PALMETTO EXP carries an average daily traffic count of 149,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing NW 22nd AVE. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
SR826 PALMETTO EXP is a 64-year-old bridge located 0.5 MI E Of SR 817 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The bridge carries SR826 PALMETTO EXP over NW 22nd AVE with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 149K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, the structure spans 54.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (71/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SR826 PALMETTO EXP has a Condition Score of 71/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
SR826 PALMETTO EXP was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
SR826 PALMETTO EXP carries approximately 149K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 54.4 meters long and located on SR826 PALMETTO EXP in 0.5 MI E Of SR 817, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
No, SR826 PALMETTO EXP is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
SR826 PALMETTO EXP is located 0.5 MI E Of SR 817 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The bridge carries SR826 PALMETTO EXP over NW 22nd AVE. Its coordinates are 25.926658, -80.236633. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
SR826 PALMETTO EXP carries SR826 PALMETTO EXP over NW 22nd AVE. The bridge is 54.4 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 1978.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.