US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1.95 Mi. E of SR-847 · Structure no. 860192

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,400
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,624 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR821 NB Heft 46.2
CrossesSR 817 University &canal
Location1.95 Mi. E of SR-847
RouteState Highway 821
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.97224, -80.24684
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,400 (2023)
Projected traffic66,624 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal built?

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

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal carry?

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

How long is SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 46.2 over SR 817 University &canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.