US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 9.9MI. East of CR833 · Structure no. 860050

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 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 16,336 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,342 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93) SB
CrossesL21 Canal
Location9.9MI. East of CR833
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14644, -80.69892
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,336 (2022)
Projected traffic28,342 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 Canal carry?

About 16,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) SB over L21 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.