US Bridges

NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At Tpke-Nw 74th ST Inchg · Structure no. 870907

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2042. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 74th St. 31.1
CrossesSR821 Tpk
LocationAt Tpke-Nw 74th ST Inchg
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.84023, -80.38696
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic11,104 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk 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 NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns NW 74th St. 31.1 over SR821 Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.