US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.0 Mile South of US1 · Structure no. 870395

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,000
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 11.9 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 86,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,210 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 NB Heft 11.9
CrossesBlack Creek Canal C-1-N
Location1.0 Mile South of US1
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.56845, -80.36282
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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,000 (2024)
Projected traffic149,210 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB Heft 11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N built?

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

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 11.9 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 NB Heft 11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N carry?

About 86,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 NB Heft 11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 11.9 over Black Creek Canal C-1-N?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.