US Bridges

Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston

Good

Broward County, Florida · 2MI W of I-75 · Structure no. 864093

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,976 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoyal Plm Blvd WB
CrossesLake Weston
Location2MI W of I-75
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09625, -80.38886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2024)
Projected traffic9,976 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Plm Blvd WB over Lake Weston?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.