US Bridges

US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress Creek Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · SR-7 South of SR-814 · Structure no. 860015

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress Creek Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 years old, older 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 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,558 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-441 (SR-7)
CrossesCypress Creek Canal
LocationSR-7 South of SR-814
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23063, -80.20478
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,500 (2022)
Projected traffic94,558 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress Creek Canal carry?

About 54,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress Creek Canal?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US-441 (SR-7) over Cypress Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.