US Bridges

US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 200FT. S/O SR-838 · Structure no. 860014

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,810 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-441 (SR-7)
CrossesC-12 Canal
Location200FT. S/O SR-838
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13545, -80.20246
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.5 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2024)
Projected traffic79,810 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 Canal carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns US-441 (SR-7) over C-12 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.