US Bridges

SR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Cypress Creek Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.25 MI North of 62 St. · Structure no. 860032

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Cypress Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Cypress Creek Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-811 (dixie Hwy)
CrossesCypress Creek Canal
Location0.25 MI North of 62 St.
RouteState Highway 811
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.20614, -80.13273
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Cypress Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR-811 (dixie Hwy) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Cypress Creek Canal carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Cypress Creek Canal?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Cypress Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.