US Bridges

WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike)

Good

Broward County, Florida · WB Sample Rd/ Fla Tpke · Structure no. 860406

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 26,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,544 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Sample RD
CrossesSR-91 (fla Turnpike)
LocationWB Sample Rd/ Fla Tpke
RouteState Highway 834
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27431, -80.16853
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,250 (2022)
Projected traffic45,544 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike) carry?

About 26,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike)?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns WB Sample RD over SR-91 (fla Turnpike)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.