US Bridges

SR821 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1.0 Mi. S of Killian Pkwy · Structure no. 870734

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,450
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 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 63,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,086 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesSR821 SB Heft 18.4
CrossesSW 120 ST
Location1.0 Mi. S of Killian Pkwy
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.65716, -80.38789
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,450 (2024)
Projected traffic110,086 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR821 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST carry?

About 63,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 SB Heft 18.4 over SW 120 ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.