US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.1 Miles North of SR 94 · Structure no. 870410

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,700
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset) 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 71,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,400 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 NB Heft 21.4
CrossesSR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset)
Location1.1 Miles North of SR 94
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.70086, -80.3836
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,700 (2024)
Projected traffic124,400 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR821 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset) built?

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

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset) 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 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset) carry?

About 71,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset)?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 21.4 over SR 986 (sw 72 ST Sunset)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.