US Bridges

Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI W of A1A · Structure no. 868201

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga is a concrete tee beam carrying Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGatehouse Rd.
CrossesLake Cayuga
Location0.2MI W of A1A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.20146, -80.09801
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic434 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 Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga 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 Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gatehouse Rd. over Lake Cayuga?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.