US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.05 Mi. E of SR-817 · Structure no. 860093

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,400
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 38,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,624 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 NB Heft 47.2
CrossesSR 91 Tpk
Location1.05 Mi. E of SR-817
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.97337, -80.22974
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,400 (2023)
Projected traffic66,624 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk carry?

About 38,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 47.2 over SR 91 Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.