US Bridges

SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy

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Broward County, Florida · 0.4 MI N of Sawgrass Toll · Structure no. 861000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR869 SB Saw 2.427
CrossesSR-869 Sawgrass Expwy
Location0.4 MI N of Sawgrass Toll
RouteState Highway 869
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16147, -80.32757
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR869 SB Saw 2.427 over SR-869 Sawgrass Expwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.