US Bridges

SR-823 over Biscayne Canal C-8

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · NW 57 Ave. & NW 153 St. · Structure no. 870609

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-823 over Biscayne Canal C-8 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-823 over Biscayne Canal C-8 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,618 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-823
CrossesBiscayne Canal C-8
LocationNW 57 Ave. & NW 153 St.
RouteState Highway 823
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.91343, -80.29269
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2022)
Projected traffic87,618 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR-823 over Biscayne Canal C-8 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR-823 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-823 over Biscayne Canal C-8 carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-823 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR-823 over Biscayne Canal C-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.