US Bridges

SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd.

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.0 Mi. S of Sample Rd. · Structure no. 860373

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,250
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd. in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 53,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,389 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR91 NB Tpk 68.37
CrossesW Copans Rd.
Location1.0 Mi. S of Sample Rd.
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.2599, -80.16719
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,250 (2023)
Projected traffic92,389 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd. carry?

About 53,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd.?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 NB Tpk 68.37 over W Copans Rd.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.