US Bridges

SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.03 Mi. S of SW 112 Ave · Structure no. 870174

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,150
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 53,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,215 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 SB Heft 8.1
CrossesCanal C-102-N
Location1.03 Mi. S of SW 112 Ave
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.52952, -80.38832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,150 (2024)
Projected traffic92,215 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N carry?

About 53,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 SB Heft 8.1 over Canal C-102-N?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.