US Bridges

US-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E Connector

Fair

Broward County, Florida · US-27 & I-75 Interchange · Structure no. 860338

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
439 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E Connector is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2042. The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27NB to I-75NB
CrossesI-75 & N-E Connector
LocationUS-27 & I-75 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14414, -80.43939
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
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 traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E Connector built?

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

What condition is US-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E Connector 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E Connector carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E 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-27NB to I-75NB over I-75 & N-E Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.