US Bridges

NB US-441 (SR-7) over Hillsboro Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1 Mi. North of SR-810 · Structure no. 860286

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-441 (SR-7) over Hillsboro Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-441 (SR-7) 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,978 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNB US-441 (SR-7)
CrossesHillsboro Canal
Location1 Mi. North of SR-810
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.32782, -80.20279
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2023)
Projected traffic45,978 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB US-441 (SR-7) over Hillsboro Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-441 (SR-7) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NB US-441 (SR-7) over Hillsboro Canal carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB US-441 (SR-7) over Hillsboro Canal?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-441 (SR-7) over Hillsboro Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.