US Bridges

Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 50FT N of E Las Olas Blvd · Structure no. 865733

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas Canal 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.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHendricks Isle Dr.
CrossesLas Olas Canal
Location50FT N of E Las Olas Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12022, -80.12186
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas Canal built?

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

What condition is Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas 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 Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas Canal carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hendricks Isle Dr. over Las Olas Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.