US Bridges

Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Ft. Lauderdale Airport · Structure no. 860631

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
806 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 806 ft (245.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Entrance
CrossesUS1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD
LocationFt. Lauderdale Airport
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.07215, -80.13453
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length806 ft (245.6 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD?

The structure is 806 ft (245.6 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Entrance over US1/RR/RAMP/PERIM RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.