US Bridges

SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13

Good

Broward County, Florida · 450 Ft. South of SR 816 · Structure no. 860096

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 69 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR845 Powerline RD
CrossesCanal C-13
Location450 Ft. South of SR 816
RouteState Highway 845
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16469, -80.15457
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2024)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR845 Powerline RD over Canal C-13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.