US Bridges

W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 200FT E of Oaks Drive · Structure no. 868101

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal is a concrete slab carrying W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Palm Aire DR
CrossesC-14 Cypress Creek Canal
Location200FT E of Oaks Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.21857, -80.17066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2024)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2044
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 W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Palm Aire DR over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.