As the “Gateway to Fort Lauderdale,” the 17th Street Causeway provides a signature entrance to this visually stimulating city. The new bridge was constructed on the same alignment as the existing bridge to maintain the connecting roadway alignment and reduce right-of-way costs.

The bridge features the first open bascule piers and unique carina piers, which were a result of the community chosen “timeless/contemporary” theme. The new bridge rises to a height of 55’, more than double that of the old bridge (22’), and significantly reduces traffic interruptions due to bridge openings.

Nearly 1,700’ long, the precast concrete segmental approaches rise above the riverbanks and allow the underneath property to be used for park areas and parking.