SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · 0.36MI E of University DR · Structure no. 860412
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,255 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.