US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off Canal
FairBroward County, Florida · .27 Miles South of SR-818 · Structure no. 860001
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,995 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off Canal built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off Canal carry?
About 53,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off Canal?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over Dania Cut-Off Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.