US Bridges

Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14

Fair

Broward County, Florida · .7MI S of W Atlantic Blv · Structure no. 864098

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoral Ridge Drive
CrossesCypress Canal C-14
Location.7MI S of W Atlantic Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.22966, -80.28175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Coral Ridge Drive over Cypress Canal C-14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.