US Bridges

Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike)

Good

Broward County, Florida · SR-870/SR-91 Interchange · Structure no. 860637

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,318 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCommercial Blvd.
CrossesSR-91 (fla. Turnpike)
LocationSR-870/SR-91 Interchange
RouteState Highway 870
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19194, -80.21139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,500 (2023)
Projected traffic122,318 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike) carry?

About 70,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike)?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Commercial Blvd. over SR-91 (fla. Turnpike)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.