US Bridges

SR821 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. S of SW 120th St. · Structure no. 870200

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110,200
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 110,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,197 by 2042. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesSR821 SB Heft 17.7
CrossesRamp SB 874 & Scl RR
Location0.6 Mi. S of SW 120th St.
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.64863, -80.38656
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,200 (2024)
Projected traffic191,197 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR821 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR carry?

About 110,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 SB Heft 17.7 over Ramp SB 874 & Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.