US Bridges

NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 865709

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,992
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West is a concrete slab carrying NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,992 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 55th ST
CrossesLandings Inlet West
Location0.2MI E of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19447, -80.10997
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,992 (2023)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West carry?

About 4,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NE 55th ST over Landings Inlet West?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.