Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · 1 Mile East of I-595 · Structure no. 864118
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,001
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 90 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge Canal built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge Canal carry?
About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge Canal?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Eller Drive over Fpl Discharge Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.