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Miami-Dade County, FL · Structure #870050

SR-826 PALMETTO

SR-826 PALMETTO in 0.7 Ml W Of Golden Glades, Miami-Dade County, Florida received a condition grade of B (65/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 146K vehicles daily on SR-826 PALMETTO over NW 12th & 13th AVE..

SR-826 PALMETTO carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 65/100. 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 1965 and is now 61 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. SR-826 PALMETTO carries an average daily traffic count of 146,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing NW 12th & 13th AVE.. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
65/100
65
Condition Score
146K
Daily Traffic
1965
Year Built
43.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SR-826 PALMETTO
Crosses Over
NW 12th & 13th AVE.
State
Florida
County
Miami-Dade County
Location
0.7 Ml W Of Golden Glades
Year Built
1965
Reconstructed
1986
Age
61 years
Daily Traffic
146,000
Lanes
8
Length
43.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
870050

About This Bridge

SR-826 PALMETTO is a 61-year-old bridge located 0.7 Ml W Of Golden Glades in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The bridge carries SR-826 PALMETTO over NW 12th & 13th AVE. with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 146K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, the structure spans 43.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (65/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.7 Ml W Of Golden Glades, Miami-Dade County, Florida

25.927231, -80.221644

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Frequently Asked Questions

SR-826 PALMETTO has a Condition Score of 65/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

SR-826 PALMETTO was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SR-826 PALMETTO carries approximately 146K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 43.1 meters long and located on SR-826 PALMETTO in 0.7 Ml W Of Golden Glades, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

No, SR-826 PALMETTO is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

SR-826 PALMETTO is located 0.7 Ml W Of Golden Glades in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The bridge carries SR-826 PALMETTO over NW 12th & 13th AVE.. Its coordinates are 25.927231, -80.221644. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SR-826 PALMETTO carries SR-826 PALMETTO over NW 12th & 13th AVE.. The bridge is 43.1 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 1986.

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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.