US Bridges

WB Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · .2 MI W of US-441 · Structure no. 860507

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91) 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,170 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWB Stirling Rd.
CrossesFl Tpk. (SR-91)
Location.2 MI W of US-441
RouteState Highway 848
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.04657, -80.21433
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,170 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91) built?

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

What condition is WB Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does WB Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91) carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is WB Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91)?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns WB Stirling Rd. over Fl Tpk. (SR-91)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.