US Bridges

Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · SR-816 Just W. of I-95 · Structure no. 860139

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,485 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Park Blvd.
CrossesC-13 Canal
LocationSR-816 Just W. of I-95
RouteState Highway 816
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16595, -80.16137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2023)
Projected traffic88,485 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Park Blvd. over C-13 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.