US Bridges

SR821 NB Heft 18.4 over SW 120th Street

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 2 Miles South of SR 94 · Structure no. 870735

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,950
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Heft 18.4 over SW 120th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 NB Heft 18.4 over SW 120th Street in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1991, 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 60,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,748 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 NB Heft 18.4
CrossesSW 120th Street
Location2 Miles South of SR 94
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.6573, -80.38563
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,950 (2024)
Projected traffic105,748 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 18.4 over SW 120th Street built?

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

What condition is SR821 NB Heft 18.4 over SW 120th Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 NB Heft 18.4 over SW 120th Street carry?

About 60,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR821 NB Heft 18.4 over SW 120th Street?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Heft 18.4 over SW 120th Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.