West Lake Drive over Stranahan River
PoorPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 150 Ft. S of Mercedes DR · Structure no. 865774
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lake Drive over Stranahan River is a concrete tee beam carrying West Lake Drive over Stranahan 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 3 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Stranahan River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lake Drive over Stranahan 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 Stranahan River carry?
About 2,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West Lake Drive over Stranahan River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns West Lake Drive over Stranahan River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.