US Bridges

SR817 Unvrsity DR over C-13 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.17 Mi. South of SR816 · Structure no. 860163

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR817 Unvrsity DR over C-13 Canal is a concrete slab carrying SR817 Unvrsity DR over C-13 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 54 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 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,762 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR817 Unvrsity DR
CrossesC-13 Canal
Location0.17 Mi. South of SR816
RouteState Highway 817
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16442, -80.25693
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,500 (2024)
Projected traffic99,762 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR817 Unvrsity DR over C-13 Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR817 Unvrsity DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR817 Unvrsity DR over C-13 Canal carry?

About 57,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR817 Unvrsity DR over C-13 Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns SR817 Unvrsity DR over C-13 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.