US Bridges

Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 50FT. N of Las Olas Blvd. · Structure no. 865787

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesNurmi Drive
CrossesLas Olas Canal
Location50FT. N of Las Olas Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12038, -80.118
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic740 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nurmi Drive over Las Olas Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.