US Bridges

SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1 MI South of Sr- 814 · Structure no. 860410

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 63 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,472 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR845 Powerline RD
CrossesC-14 Canal
Location1 MI South of Sr- 814
RouteState Highway 845
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.21552, -80.15607
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2023)
Projected traffic75,472 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 Canal carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 Canal?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns SR845 Powerline RD over C-14 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.