US Bridges

SR821 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At NW 12th Street Exit · Structure no. 870944

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR821 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR821 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,180 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR821 NB Ramp 27.1
CrossesSnapper Creek Canal
LocationAt NW 12th Street Exit
RouteState Highway 821
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78553, -80.38486
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic17,180 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR821 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR821 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal 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 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR821 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR821 NB Ramp 27.1 over Snapper Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.