US Bridges

SR-822 (sheridan) over West Lake

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1 Mile East of US-1 · Structure no. 860042

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-822 (sheridan) over West Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-822 (sheridan) over West Lake in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,577 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-822 (sheridan)
CrossesWest Lake
Location1 Mile East of US-1
RouteState Highway 822
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.03417, -80.12344
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2022)
Projected traffic31,577 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-822 (sheridan) over West Lake built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-822 (sheridan) over West Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-822 (sheridan) over West Lake carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-822 (sheridan) over West Lake?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR-822 (sheridan) over West Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.