US Bridges

East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.3 MI East of US-1 · Structure no. 865729

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,405
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 20,405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,446 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Las Olas Blvd
CrossesHimmarshee Canal
Location0.3 MI East of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11925, -80.13167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,405 (2023)
Projected traffic24,446 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal 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 East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal carry?

About 20,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns East Las Olas Blvd over Himmarshee Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.