US Bridges

SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1.56 Mi. E of SR-823 · Structure no. 860136

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR818 (griffin Rd)
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.56 Mi. E of SR-823
RouteState Highway 818
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06412, -80.28832
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2023)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage Canal carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR818 (griffin Rd) over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.