US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · 0.25 Mile North of SR-810 · Structure no. 860259
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,255 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro Canal carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro Canal?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over Hillsboro Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.