US Bridges

Cypress Road over Holloway Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.4MI East of NW 70th Ave · Structure no. 868027

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Road over Holloway Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cypress Road over Holloway Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress Road
CrossesHolloway Canal
Location0.4MI East of NW 70th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1234, -80.23428
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2023)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cypress Road over Holloway Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Road over Holloway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Road over Holloway Canal carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Road over Holloway Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Road over Holloway Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.