US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 40.7 over Snake Creek Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 6.6 MI W of SR-91 (tpk) · Structure no. 860188

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45,650
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 40.7 over Snake Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 40.7 over Snake Creek Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 45,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,203 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR821 NB Heft 40.7
CrossesSnake Creek Canal
Location6.6 MI W of SR-91 (tpk)
RouteState Highway 821
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96415, -80.33237
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,650 (2023)
Projected traffic79,203 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 40.7 over Snake Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 40.7 over Snake Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR821 NB Heft 40.7 over Snake Creek Canal carry?

About 45,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 NB Heft 40.7 over Snake Creek Canal?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 40.7 over Snake Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.