US Bridges

SR821 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 2.5 Miles North of SR 874 · Structure no. 870203

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,450
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 63,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,086 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 205 ft wide.

CarriesSR821 Heft NS 20.3
CrossesSR 94 (sw 88th Street)
Location2.5 Miles North of SR 874
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.68619, -80.38909
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.5 m)
Roadway width200 ft (61 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,450 (2024)
Projected traffic110,086 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR821 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street) carry?

About 63,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street)?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 Heft NS 20.3 over SR 94 (sw 88th Street)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.