US Bridges

NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · .25 MI N. of Hillsboro Bl · Structure no. 860150

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,194 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Powerline RD
CrossesHillsboro Canal
Location.25 MI N. of Hillsboro Bl
RouteState Highway 845
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.32764, -80.15337
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2023)
Projected traffic28,194 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro Canal carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro Canal?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns NB Powerline RD over Hillsboro Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.