US Bridges

SR91 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1 MI No.Of Hollywood Blvd · Structure no. 860404

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 148,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 257,994 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR91 N/S Tpk 51.14
CrossesTaft ST
Location1 MI No.Of Hollywood Blvd
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.02479, -80.21313
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,700 (2023)
Projected traffic257,994 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR91 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST carry?

About 148,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR91 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 N/S Tpk 51.14 over Taft ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.