US Bridges

SR821 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.0 Mile South of US1 · Structure no. 870221

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR821 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1972, 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 Clrd NB11.9
CrossesBlack Creek Canal C-1-N
Location1.0 Mile South of US1
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.56846, -80.36251
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N built?

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

What condition is SR821 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N 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 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 Clrd NB11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.