SR821 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 1.2 Miles South of US 27 · Structure no. 870223
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
SR821 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 116,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,200 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 SR821 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR821 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal 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 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal carry?
About 116,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR821 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal?
The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns SR821 Heft SB 34.0 over Pennsuco Canal?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.