US Bridges

Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14

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Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Atlantic Blvd. · Structure no. 864091

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,828 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road Ramp
CrossesCypress Creek Canal C-14
Location0.1MI S of Atlantic Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23072, -80.18366
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,190 (2023)
Projected traffic9,828 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14 carry?

About 8,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road Ramp over Cypress Creek Canal C-14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.