US Bridges

NB US-27 SR-25 over South New River Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. N of Griffin Rd. · Structure no. 860303

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-27 SR-25 over South New River Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB US-27 SR-25 over South New River Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,793 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNB US-27 SR-25
CrossesSouth New River Canal
Location0.1 Mi. N of Griffin Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06147, -80.43364
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2024)
Projected traffic13,793 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-27 SR-25 over South New River Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-27 SR-25 over South New River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NB US-27 SR-25 over South New River Canal carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is NB US-27 SR-25 over South New River Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-27 SR-25 over South New River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.