US Bridges

US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1 MI S/O SR-814(ATLANTIC) · Structure no. 860222

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,810 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-5)
CrossesCypress Creek Canal C-14
Location1 MI S/O SR-814(ATLANTIC)
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.22121, -80.10391
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2022)
Projected traffic79,810 by 2044
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over Cypress Creek Canal C-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.