US Bridges

WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr.

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 200 Ft. W/O Lejeune RD · Structure no. 874603

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,344
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr. in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,352 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB NW 21st Street
CrossesRR and Mclaughlin Dr.
Location200 Ft. W/O Lejeune RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79502, -80.26563
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,344 (2023)
Projected traffic44,352 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr. carry?

About 25,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr.?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns WB NW 21st Street over RR and Mclaughlin Dr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.