Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · .75 MI East of US-1 · Structure no. 860017
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,122 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro Canal carry?
About 12,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro Canal?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Las Olas Boulevard over Sospiro Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.