US Bridges

NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road

Good

Broward County, Florida · 2 MI W of Fl. Turnpike · Structure no. 860644

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesNB US-441(SR-7)
CrossesSample Road
Location2 MI W of Fl. Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27398, -80.20172
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span223 ft (68.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-441(SR-7) over Sample Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.