US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 45.2 over Douglas Rd.

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.0 Mi. East of SR-847 · Structure no. 860191

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,650
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 45.2 over Douglas Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 45.2 over Douglas Rd. in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 8 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 NB Heft 45.2
CrossesDouglas Rd.
Location1.0 Mi. East of SR-847
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.97176, -80.26255
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 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
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 45.2 over Douglas Rd. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 45.2 over Douglas Rd. 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 45.2 over Douglas Rd. carry?

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

How long is SR821 NB Heft 45.2 over Douglas Rd.?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 45.2 over Douglas Rd.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.