US Bridges

Laguna Terrace over Diane River

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 150 Ft. N of SE 14th ST · Structure no. 865770

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laguna Terrace over Diane River is a concrete tee beam carrying Laguna Terrace over Diane River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLaguna Terrace
CrossesDiane River
Location150 Ft. N of SE 14th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10537, -80.11537
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2024)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Laguna Terrace over Diane River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laguna Terrace over Diane River 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 Laguna Terrace over Diane River carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Laguna Terrace over Diane River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Laguna Terrace over Diane River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.