US Bridges

US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector

Good

Broward County, Florida · US-27 & I-75 Interchange · Structure no. 860337

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
439 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2042. The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-27SB to I-75SB
CrossesI-75 & S-W Connector
LocationUS-27 & I-75 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14489, -80.44431
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.7 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2024)
Projected traffic7,460 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector built?

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

What condition is US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector?

The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-27SB to I-75SB over I-75 & S-W Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.