Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River
PoorPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 0.09 Mile W of A1A · Structure no. 864040
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,040
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River carry?
About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Terra Mar Drive over Spanish River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.