US Bridges

N. Palm Aire Drive over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 1MI W of Powerline Rd. · Structure no. 868114

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Palm Aire Drive over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N. Palm Aire Drive over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Palm Aire Drive
CrossesC-14 Cypress Creek Canal
Location1MI W of Powerline Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.2218, -80.17042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 N. Palm Aire Drive over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Palm Aire Drive 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 N. Palm Aire Drive over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Palm Aire Drive over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N. Palm Aire Drive over C-14 Cypress Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.