US Bridges

I-75 SB over SR-821

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Broward CO LN · Structure no. 870597

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over SR-821 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over SR-821 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,258 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesSR-821
Location0.5MI S of Broward CO LN
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.94843, -80.35167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,500 (2024)
Projected traffic129,258 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 I-75 SB over SR-821 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-75 SB over SR-821 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over SR-821 carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over SR-821?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over SR-821?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.