US Bridges

SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 3.1 Miles South of US-1 · Structure no. 870176

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,650
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1973, 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 61,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,963 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 SB Heft 9.63
CrossesSW 248 ST & Goulds Canal
Location3.1 Miles South of US-1
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.53717, -80.36608
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,650 (2022)
Projected traffic106,963 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds Canal built?

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

What condition is SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds Canal carry?

About 61,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds Canal?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 SB Heft 9.63 over SW 248 ST & Goulds Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.