US Bridges

SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1 MI N of Sample RD · Structure no. 860506

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,800
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 95,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,213 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR-91 Tpk 71.5
CrossesSR 869 Saw
Location1 MI N of Sample RD
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.30544, -80.16946
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,800 (2023)
Projected traffic166,213 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw carry?

About 95,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns SR-91 Tpk 71.5 over SR 869 Saw?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.