Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp
FairBroward County, Florida · Ft. Lauderdale Airport · Structure no. 860635
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 607 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,362 by 2042. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp 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 Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp?
The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Retrn to Departure over US-1 & Departure Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.