US Bridges

SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1 Mi. E. of SR-817 · Structure no. 860094

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,148 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR842 Broward Blvd
CrossesHolloway Canal
Location1 Mi. E. of SR-817
RouteState Highway 842
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12088, -80.23422
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2024)
Projected traffic84,148 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway 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 SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway Canal carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR842 Broward Blvd over Holloway Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.