NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway
GoodPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 420FT. E of Dixie Highway · Structure no. 864065
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NE 56 ST over Cypress Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.