US Bridges

Andrews Ave over C-13 Canal

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI. S of Oakland Pk Bl · Structure no. 860159

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Ave over C-13 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Andrews Ave over C-13 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAndrews Ave
CrossesC-13 Canal
Location0.1MI. S of Oakland Pk Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16517, -80.14642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,260 (2024)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Andrews Ave over C-13 Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Andrews Ave over C-13 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 Andrews Ave over C-13 Canal carry?

About 26,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Ave over C-13 Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Ave over C-13 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.