US Bridges

SR821 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler St.)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · SB Heft Exit to WB US 41 · Structure no. 870754

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler St.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR821 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler St.) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 33 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR821 SB Heft 26.1
CrossesCR 968 (w Flagler St.)
LocationSB Heft Exit to WB US 41
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76818, -80.38629
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2024)
Projected traffic13,533 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler St.) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR821 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR821 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler St.) carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR821 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler St.)?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 SB Heft 26.1 over CR 968 (w Flagler St.)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.