US Bridges

Cypress Park Road over West Outfall Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.4 MI E of Coral Springs · Structure no. 865208

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Park Road over West Outfall Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cypress Park Road over West Outfall Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCypress Park Road
CrossesWest Outfall Canal
Location0.4 MI E of Coral Springs
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24751, -80.26622
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cypress Park Road over West Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Park Road over West Outfall 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Park Road over West Outfall Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Park Road over West Outfall Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Park Road over West Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.