US Bridges

NW 31st Ave over C-13 Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.5MI N of Oakland Pk Bld · Structure no. 860200

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,471
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 31st Ave over C-13 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 31st Ave over C-13 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 55 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 29,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,838 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 31st Ave
CrossesC-13 Canal
Location0.5MI N of Oakland Pk Bld
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.17304, -80.18716
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,471 (2023)
Projected traffic36,838 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 NW 31st Ave over C-13 Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is NW 31st 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 NW 31st Ave over C-13 Canal carry?

About 29,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 31st Ave over C-13 Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns NW 31st Ave over C-13 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.