US Bridges

SR821 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 22.3 Miles North of US-1 · Structure no. 870933

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116,100
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,200 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 Heft NB 35.2
CrossesUS-27 & Miami Canal
Location22.3 Miles North of US-1
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.90043, -80.38518
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length423 ft (128.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,100 (2023)
Projected traffic182,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and 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 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR821 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR821 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami Canal carry?

About 116,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR821 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami Canal?

The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 Heft NB 35.2 over US-27 & Miami Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.