US Bridges

Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.24 Mi. E of SR-817 · Structure no. 860140

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 28,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,627 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin RD(SR-818)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.24 Mi. E of SR-817
RouteState Highway 818
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06494, -80.24812
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,027 (2024)
Projected traffic48,627 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch 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 Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 28,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Griffin RD(SR-818) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.