US Bridges

Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Commercial Blv · Structure no. 865710

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South is a concrete slab carrying Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South 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 6 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,666 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBayview Drive
CrossesLandings Inlet South
Location0.1MI N of Commercial Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19136, -80.10689
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,666 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South built?

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

What condition is Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South 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 Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bayview Drive over Landings Inlet South?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.