West Lake Drive over Estelle River
PoorPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 200FT S of Isla Bahia DR · Structure no. 865771
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lake Drive over Estelle River is a concrete tee beam carrying West Lake Drive over Estelle River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lake Drive over Estelle River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lake Drive over Estelle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does West Lake Drive over Estelle River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Lake Drive over Estelle River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns West Lake Drive over Estelle River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.