SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · NW 27AV & Biscayne Canal · Structure no. 870151
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 64 years old, older 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,195 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns SR-817 (nw 27AV) over Biscayne Canal C-8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.