US Bridges

SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1MILE North of SR 94 · Structure no. 870523

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 50 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,352 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 874 NB
CrossesSW 72nd ST (sunset Dr)
Location1MILE North of SR 94
RouteState Highway 874
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.70214, -80.33789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2022)
Projected traffic89,352 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr) carry?

About 51,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr)?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 874 NB over SW 72nd ST (sunset Dr)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.