University Drive over Canal C-11
FairBroward County, Florida · SR-817 & SR-818UNIV-GRIFF · Structure no. 860223
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Drive over Canal C-11 is a concrete continuous slab carrying University Drive over Canal C-11 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was University Drive over Canal C-11 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is University Drive over Canal C-11 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does University Drive over Canal C-11 carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is University Drive over Canal C-11?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.
Who owns University Drive over Canal C-11?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.