WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · 0.75MI East of US-1 · Structure no. 860611
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,122 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal carry?
About 12,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns WB Las Olas Blvd. over Sospiro Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.