US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.97 Mi. N of SR-986 · Structure no. 870412

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,700
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 71,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,400 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 NB Heft 22.4
CrossesSW 56 ST Miller RD
Location0.97 Mi. N of SR-986
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.71508, -80.38351
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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 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 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD 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 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD carry?

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

How long is SR821 NB Heft 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 22.4 over SW 56 ST Miller RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.