US Bridges

NB University Dr. over Canal L102

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.3MI. S of Riverside Dr. · Structure no. 860364

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB University Dr. over Canal L102 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NB University Dr. over Canal L102 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB University Dr.
CrossesCanal L102
Location0.3MI. S of Riverside Dr.
RouteState Highway 817
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23277, -80.253
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 University Dr. over Canal L102 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB University Dr. over Canal L102 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NB University Dr. over Canal L102 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NB University Dr. over Canal L102?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NB University Dr. over Canal L102?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.