US Bridges

SR821 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.45 Mile S of SB Exit 27 · Structure no. 870215

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
419 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,750
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 42,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,171 by 2042. The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesSR821 Sbheft 26.99
CrossesSR 836 NW 12st Canal RR
Location0.45 Mile S of SB Exit 27
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78226, -80.38601
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length419 ft (127.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,750 (2024)
Projected traffic74,171 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR821 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR carry?

About 42,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR821 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR?

The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 Sbheft 26.99 over SR 836 NW 12st Canal RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.