US Bridges

Lyons Road over Hillsboro Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.6MI N of Hillsboro Blvd · Structure no. 864099

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,559
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road over Hillsboro Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lyons Road over Hillsboro Canal 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 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 28,559 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,550 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road
CrossesHillsboro Canal
Location0.6MI N of Hillsboro Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.32783, -80.18654
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,559 (2023)
Projected traffic49,550 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Hillsboro Canal built?

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

What condition is Lyons Road over Hillsboro Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Road over Hillsboro Canal carry?

About 28,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Road over Hillsboro Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road over Hillsboro Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.